"Oslo is also one of Europe's greenest capitals, with over two-thirds of it comprising forests, lakes or parks. The nature here, though not as dramatic as the otherworldly landscapes of Norway's north, is still incredibly scenic with pretty islands dotted around the glassy Oslofjord and moss-strewn, fairytale forests. It feels like a city where you can live well, unburdened by tourists and distinctly cosmopolitan, though still very much in line with the Norwegian philosophy of friluftsliv or 'open-air living'"
"Architecturally, Oslo's footprint is a distinctly modern one, thanks in part to a devastating fire in 1624 that wiped out most of the traditional timber buildings seen in the likes of Bergen or Trondheim. This historic reset allowed the city to carve out a unique visual identity, best evidenced along the waterfront area of Bjørvika. Here, iconic new buildings create a breathtaking skyline, studded by Snøhetta's glacial Opera House, the striking Deichman Library (designed by Lund Hagem and Atelier Oslo)."
Oslo became Norway's capital in 1814 after an earlier brief stint in the 1300s. The city nurtured creative figures such as painter Edvard Munch, playwright Henrik Ibsen and sculptor Gustav Vigeland. Oslo hosts the Nobel Peace Prize and numerous world-class museums. Over two-thirds of the city comprises forests, lakes or parks, and the Oslofjord features pretty islands and moss-strewn forests that support a culture of friluftsliv, or open-air living. A devastating fire in 1624 destroyed much traditional timber architecture, paving the way for a modern visual identity. The Bjørvika waterfront showcases Snøhetta's Opera House, the Deichman Library and the sloping Munch museum.
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