Royal Palace, Oslo
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The Royal Palace (Norwegian: Slottet or Det kongelige slott) in Oslo was built in the first half of the 19th century as the Norwegian residence of the French-born King Charles III John, who reigned as king of Norway and Sweden. The palace is the official residence of the current Norwegian monarch while the Crown Prince resides at Skaugum in Asker west of Oslo.
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Slottet, Royal Palace | |
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General information | |
Architectural style | Neoclassicism |
Town or city | Oslo |
Country | Norway |
Coordinates | 59°55′0.88″N 10°43′39.24″E |
Construction started | 1825 |
Completed | 26 July 1849 |
Client | Charles III John |
Design and construction | |
Architect(s) | Hans Linstow |
Other information | |
Number of rooms | 173[1][2] |
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The palace is located at the end of Karl Johans gate in central Oslo and is surrounded by the Palace Park with the Palace Square in the front.