Built to honor the elite soldiers who fought during World War I, the Latvian Riflemen Monument dominates an old town square in the center of Riga in Latvia. Tied to a controversial era of the city and country, the monument highlights what it can mean for a landmark to help transform a space while staying […]
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Monumentous World: The Obscure and Outstanding Monuments in Oslo, Norway
As the capital of Norway, Oslo is home to significant monuments that embrace the culture and history of the entire nation. The most populous city in the nation contains significant landmarks like the largest sculpture park by a single artist in the world. However, it also features a variety of landmarks that are not as […]
The Many Monuments of Vigeland Sculpture Park Define the Most Significant Attraction in Oslo
The largest sculpture park by a single artist in the world, Vigeland Sculpture Park has become the most notable monument in Oslo, Norway. Featuring over 200 sculptures in granite, bronze and wrought iron, Vigeland Sculpture Park creates experiences on every level for audiences by enabling them to connect with themes that transcend eras and cultures. […]
Fronger Park Becomes an Essential Element of the Oslo Community
The biggest park in the center of Oslo, Norway, Frogner Park (Frognerparken) is much more than an urban greenspace. While the area has become synonymous with the sculptures that define the Vigeland installation, the entire Olso community has embraced the natural and created landmarks across the entire space, helping to transform Fronger Park into a […]
Sinnataggen (The Angry Boy) Becomes an Icon of Oslo
Featuring over 200 sculptures in granite, bronze and wrought iron, Vigeland Sculpture Park is one of the most notable monuments in Oslo, Norway. Sinnataggen (The Angry Boy) is just one of the sculptures that define this landmark but it has become an icon of the city in a way that connects with audiences on multiple […]
Tjuvholmen Transforms an Oslo Shipyard into a Neighborhood
Located on a peninsula that sticks out into the water, Tjuvholmen is a neighborhood in Oslo, Norway, that has cultivated a strong sense of identity which appeals to both residents and visitors. This identity has been realized though the infrastructure and monuments that are located across the neighborhood, showcasing what it can mean to transform […]
The Monuments of Rådhusplassen Showcase the Role of Women in Norweigan Culture
Featuring numerous distinct monuments and plenty of wide open space, Rådhusplassen (“The City Hall Square”) is located directly in front of Oslo City Hall in Oslo, Norway. Providing the space with an identity that is connected to how women have defined the culture of the entire country, Rådhusplassen uniquely showcases what it can mean to […]