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Akershus Fortress
Akershus Festning 0150 Oslo, Norway
In Oslo, Norway is an old Akershus Fortress, built in the 14th century by King Haakon V. The fortress was erected as a reliable defensive structures that protect the capital of Norway.
In 1624, the castle was rebuilt. After reconstruction, it was more like a luxury castle with large ...
Fredrikstad Fortress
Fredrikstad, Norway
Fredrikstad fortress was built on the orders of Danish King Frederick II in 1567. In appearance the castle was like a star and served as a reliable protection of the urban population from the attacks of the Swedish invaders.
Today the fortress is available to visit. Tourists can get to ...
Tønsberg Fortress (Tunsberg festning)
Tollbodgaten 19, Tønsberg, Norway
The Citadel, located in Tønsberg, was one of the biggest and most reliable defenses in all of Scandinavia. Its construction was started by King Haakon IV in the mid-13th century. The Citadel was built of local stone, so the base of the walls of the fortress seem grown from an impregnable rock. The ...
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