Christian IV's Glove
Christian IV's Glove
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- Stortinget • 6 min walk
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permia
Ireland64,715 contributions
Jun 2022
In the grand square an interesting sculpture sits in a fountain, which incidentally was quiet.
Inspired by a legend that after the 1624 fire the King pointed his finger on a map to the place where he ordered the new city be built.
It’s a great story and the sculpture lives up to it.
The Norwegian artist Wenche Gulbrandsen created it and it was inaugurated in 1973
Inspired by a legend that after the 1624 fire the King pointed his finger on a map to the place where he ordered the new city be built.
It’s a great story and the sculpture lives up to it.
The Norwegian artist Wenche Gulbrandsen created it and it was inaugurated in 1973
Written 13 July 2022
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Mikael F
Helsinki, Finland31,139 contributions
Aug 2020
This fountain-monument is situated in the middle of the Christiania square. People also call this square as Hansketorget (The Glove Square).
Christian IV (1577-1648) was the king of Denmark-Norway. There was a big town fire in 1624 and the king decided to rebuild the town in this area. He pointed with his gloved hand to this spot.
The monument was completed in 1973. There are some restaurant-bars around the square.
Christian IV (1577-1648) was the king of Denmark-Norway. There was a big town fire in 1624 and the king decided to rebuild the town in this area. He pointed with his gloved hand to this spot.
The monument was completed in 1973. There are some restaurant-bars around the square.
Written 18 August 2020
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Durga M
Dubai, United Arab Emirates1,426 contributions
Jul 2019 • Couples
This is very close to the hotel we stayed in Park Inn. There is a sculpture of the gloves of the founder of Oslo.
There are many cafes near around it is also crowded during the evening
There are many cafes near around it is also crowded during the evening
Written 21 July 2019
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31HomeGames
Charlotte, NC1,458 contributions
May 2019 • Couples
We enjoyed this historic square in the center of 17th century Oslo as built by the Danes. There are many old buildings in the area dating from this time and a short walk to Akershus Fortress. In the middle of the square is the impressive The Glove fountain with a sculpture of Christian IV’s gloved hand pointing to where the new town of Oslo would be built. We also enjoyed lunch on the patio of the nearby Cafe Skansen.
Written 8 June 2019
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Tony C
Vero Beach, FL7,058 contributions
Jun 2018 • Couples
One of the more special and interesting sculptures in the city. Located in the center city areas at the base of the shopping area and pedestrian street near restaurants and other city attractions. Great for photo opportunities. This a primary
landmark and meeting place in the city. One of the most unique pieces of art sculpture in Oslo. The work of the artist is unique and gives a precise message for the city. Worth a visit.
landmark and meeting place in the city. One of the most unique pieces of art sculpture in Oslo. The work of the artist is unique and gives a precise message for the city. Worth a visit.
Written 17 July 2018
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Francie I
Jenison, MI23 contributions
Apr 2018
Several museums are around this area. If you go to see this statue, you will have a hard time seeing it up close since it is in the center of a round about.
Written 8 April 2018
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TAMAN1951
Liberty Lake, WA8,440 contributions
Sept 2023 • Couples
Nice sculpture in the center of a public square. Place is surrounded by restaurants and pubs.
It’s worth a brief visit but not a destination location.
It’s worth a brief visit but not a destination location.
Written 9 September 2023
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Dima C
Tel Aviv, Israel329 contributions
Jun 2023
A story of reconstruction of Oslo after the fire of 1624 by Christian IV, who decided where exactly the town should be rebuilt
Written 7 July 2023
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Mikael F
Helsinki, Finland31,139 contributions
Jul 2018 • Couples
This historic square or nowadays a roundabout is located in Rådhusgata in Oslo's old city center.
Some of Oslo's oldest buildings are found around this square. There is also a fountain, with a sculpture of a hand pointing to the ground.
Some of Oslo's oldest buildings are found around this square. There is also a fountain, with a sculpture of a hand pointing to the ground.
Written 23 July 2018
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Brooklynite_Abroad
New York City, NY2,898 contributions
May 2018 • Couples
Stroll through this most picturesque square to see the fountain/sculpture of King Christian IV's hand as he pointed to this spot as the center of the modern city of Oslo, after the old, wooden city was decided to be improved upon. You will find one of the oldest structures in Oslo here, a yellow building that used to house the executioner (the facade is currently covered as it is under renovation). There are charming cafes to enjoy here. It's a must when in Oslo.
Written 31 May 2018
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