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Audio guide Akershus Fortress in English
In this audio guide, Emily Thompson takes you through Akershus Fortress telling the story as you walk. In your accent, no need to read signs — just let your eyes take in what's in front of you.
What you'll hear inside Akershus Fortress:
- 1Royal Mausoleum
The Royal Mausoleum (Kongemauzoleet) sits within Akershus Castle and was completed in 1948 to designs by architect Arnstein Arneberg.
- 2Castle Chapel (Slottskirken)
Slottskirken, the chapel at Akershus Castle, remains an active place of worship in the castle's southern section.
- 3Blue Tower
Blåtårnet (the Blue Tower) is a brick structure dating from 1623, located within the courtyard of Akershus Castle.
- 4Romerike Tower
Romerikstårnet is a stairwell tower attached to the Romerike wing of Akershus Castle, built in 1633 during the fortress's extensive Renaissance renovation.
- 5Maiden Tower
Jomfrutårnet, or the Maiden Tower, stands as one of Akershus Castle's oldest surviving medieval structures.
- 6Knut Tower
The Knutstårnet, originally known as the Kanniktårnet (Canon's Tower), is a corner tower standing at the north-west angle of Akershus's outer wall.
- 7Munk Tower
Munktårnet, built in 1559, takes its name from governor Christen Munk.
- 8Fortress Gate
Festningsporten, the Fortress Gate, serves as the main entrance to Akershus's inner courtyard.
- 9Powder Tower
The Store kruttårn, or Powder Tower, is a three-storey stone and brick structure built in 1657 as part of Akershus Fortress's Renaissance defences.
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Practical information
- 1.Royal Mausoleum
- 2.Castle Chapel (Slottskirken)
- 3.Blue Tower
- 4.Romerike Tower
- 5.Maiden Tower
- 6.Knut Tower
- 7.Munk Tower
- 8.Fortress Gate
- 9.Powder Tower
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