A New Parliament Building

National Museum, Oslo

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Competition and Debate 1836–1866

Ever since its inauguration on 5 March 1866, the Storting (parliament) building has housed Norway’s national assembly and symbolized Norwegian democracy. Its location at Eidsvolls Plass in central Oslo, facing up towards the Royal Palace at the end of Karl Johans Gate, seems today both a natural and obvious choice. The building’s genesis, however, was beset by power struggles, intrigues, contentious debates, and indecision.

On the occasion of the building’s sesquicentennial, the National Museum will present how the Storting’s location and architectural design were decided upon. Read more.

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