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Grand Hall (Main Room)
The Grand Hall at Oslo City Hall is an impressive central space measuring 31 metres wide, 39 metres long and 21 metres high. The floor and parts of the walls are clad in marble, while large-scale murals depicting Norwegian and Oslo history adorn the interior. This striking chamber serves as the heart of the building and is worth a visit to appreciate both its architectural grandeur and artistic merit.
City Council Chamber (Bystyresalen)
The Municipal Council Chamber (Bystyresalen) in Oslo's City Hall is where the municipal government conducts its sessions. The distinctive semicircular floor plan shapes the chamber's spatial layout, whilst oak-panelled walls and tapestries create a solemn yet warm atmosphere. Visitors can see where local governance unfolds in this characterful space.
Eastern Tower with Carillon
The east tower of Oslo Town Hall houses a carillon comprising 49 bells, one of the monument's most distinctive features. The bells' resonant chimes form an integral part of the building's acoustic identity and are woven into the city's soundscape. A must-see when you visit Oslo's iconic civic landmark.
Western Tower
The western tower of Oslo's City Hall is one of two distinctive asymmetrical towers rising 63 metres from ground level. Its western façade is dominated by an imposing equestrian sculpture of Harald Hardråde, created by sculptor Anne Grimdalen. The tower forms a striking architectural element of this iconic Oslo landmark.
- 1.Grand Hall (Main Room)
- 2.City Council Chamber (Bystyresalen)
- 3.Eastern Tower with Carillon
- 4.Western Tower
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