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Architecture

The stave churches are Norway's contribution to the history of world architecture. Snøhetta is one of the modern firms with international attention.

Historical architecture

The Norwegian rose painting tradition developed from around 1750 and was both an imitation and in parts liberation from «guild art».

National costumes

The Norwegian national costumes came into existence about 100 years ago when a wave of national romanticism swept across the country.

Norwegian Masters

Get to know Norway's most famous artists - Henrik Ibsen, Edvard Grieg and Edvard Munch - and visit the places where they lived!

Religion in Norway

Norse mythology held sway until Norway became Christian around the year 1000. Today there is religious freedom.
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