Nearby in Oslo there is a house in which the famous Norwegian playwright, publicist, and poet Henrik Ibsen spent the last 11 years of his life. The museum was founded in 1990, on the 100th anniversary of the writer. They tried to recreate the atmosphere as accurately as possible; visitors involuntarily behave quietly. It seems to them that great playwright sitting in his office, finishing writing last play"When we the dead awaken."
A huge amount of work was done to restore the house. It took the support of numerous sponsors, the painstaking work of experts and museum workers, experts on the writer's work. The floor, walls, ceilings were reconstructed in accordance with archaeological research of the building, all information about how everything was during Ibsen’s life was collected bit by bit from historical notes. As a result, tablecloths, curtains, curtains in all rooms are made as exact copies of the originals.
When Suzanne Ibsen, the writer's wife, died in 1914, the house was virtually destroyed. Almost nothing remains of the original interior. Most of the expensive antique furniture was scattered in different places and even in different municipalities. The library went to the County Museum in Skine. In 1990, actor Knut Wiegert took the initiative to make the writer's house accessible to the public. As a starting point for further restoration, the researchers documented the restoration of the most important rooms in the apartment.
The Norwegian Folk Museum donated some of the exhibits, and the writer's family made their contribution by donating some very rare items. In particular, Ambassador Tancred Ibsen provided the museum with a lot of personal property that he inherited from his great-grandfather. His cousin, actor John Bill, spent many years tracking down and restoring original furniture. As a result, the apartment takes visitors back in time to Ibsen’s time and can tell a lot about the private life of the aging writer.
The museum contains many unique and very personal items - including hats and coats, poet's diplomas, medals, bags and stationery and toiletries. Tours of the museum take place daily, and the cultural elite also gather at the museum for theme nights. Lectures and creative performances are held in a chamber and cozy atmosphere. Before he died, the paralyzed Henrik Ibsen rose in his bed and said in a loud, clear voice: “On the contrary.”
These parting words can serve as a summary of Ibsen's personality. He protested against many things. His works contain skepticism regarding established truths, and the courage to ask questions that are objectionable to many.
The cod monument is a unique but cute expression of gratitude to the fish, the main source of income for this port city.
Norway is a country that is impossible to imagine without fish. One of the most ancient occupations local residents enjoy fishing, including Norwegian cod. Dried cod is perhaps the most famous and even famous source of income for the Hanseatic merchants of Norway.
The wooden monument to cod by the Italian sculptor A. Pavone very expressively and accurately depicts the famous klipfisk - dried cod, an exclusive product traded by Hanseatic merchants. Locals They claim that the monument is made in life size. It is also a common belief that if you kiss a cod, you will have good luck in fishing.
Monument to Ibsen
The Ibsen Monument is a monument to one of the most famous classics Western European theater XIX century. Heinrich Johan Ibsen is the founder of the European "new drama", he was also a publicist and poet. Ibsen is very famous person past years. After his death from a stroke in 1906, a monument was erected to immortalize his work forever. The monument was made of Burgon stone, which is very convenient to work with. It is installed near the museum of the famous playwright Ibsen.
The manner of execution of the monument is not entirely usual, since it represents a large shapeless body, which is crowned with the head of the playwright. So unusual monument perfectly reflects Ibsen’s creative nature and attracts many curious people who want to look at such an eccentric work of art.
Monument to Holberg
The Holberg Monument is one of the most famous and ancient monuments in Norway. It was installed in 1884. The monument is dedicated to the talented writer and playwright of the last century, Ludwig Holberg, who worked and lived in the 18th century. The monument represents a citizen in a caftan from three centuries ago, who looks favorably on the bustling life of the city. It was made of Burgundy stone, which is very easy to work with.
The height of the monument is about 10-12 meters. Majestically located on one of the main city squares, it is extremely popular among tourists. Despite the fact that the monument was erected quite a long time ago, it was able to retain its original appearance. Such a famous monument has been featured in many films and animated productions.
Monument to the heroism of sailors of World War 1
Bronze sculptural composition Sophus Madsen, dedicated to the heroism of the sailors who died during the 1st World War. Installed at the beginning of the Hanseatic embankment of Bruges in Bergen.
Monument to Edvard Grieg
Edvard Grieg is the most famous Norwegian composer. He was born and raised in Bergen. His creative personality was formed in this city.
Norwegians pay full tribute to their famous compatriot. The house, the so-called Trollhaugen mansion, where the composer lived for a long time, is currently a house museum. Near the estate, near the small garden house where the composer wrote his best essays, a bronze monument to Grieg was erected.
The modest figure of the great composer is made in Grieg's natural height. Perhaps this is what adds to her humanity.
Grieg's figure looks very natural in the depths of the park between the garden house and the small concert hall. And tourists really like to take pictures hugging the composer.
Monument to sailors
The monument to sailors is a decoration of one of the main squares of the Norwegian city of Bergen. The second largest city in Norway, Bergen has long been considered the center maritime transport. The opening of the monument took place in 1950, its author is the famous Norwegian artist and sculptor Dire Vaa, who is responsible for the creation of almost 300 sculptures, busts and monuments.
From a distance, the monument appears to be just a stone cube, but upon closer inspection, images of sailors become visible. The immortalized sailors belong to different eras, these are completely different images from each other, united by the fight against sea elements. The picture is complemented by bas-reliefs, which present various scenes dedicated to the history of navigation in Norway since the times of the Vikings. The monument is surrounded by twelve statues and reaches a height of seven meters.
The monument is made of bronze and installed on a large granite pedestal.
Monument to Amalia Skrum
Amalia Scram (22 August 1847, Bergen - 15 March 1905, Copenhagen) was a Danish-Norwegian novelist.
She is known for a number of novels with bold content for their time, set primarily in Norway. Most famous works: “Constance Ring” (1884), “Fru Inee” (1891), “Betrayed” (1892), dedicated to the problems family life, and the series of novels “The People of Hellemur” (volumes I-IV, 1885-1898), which in a naturalistic manner shows the history of the rise and decline of the family and criticizes the morality of bourgeois society. In the novels “Professor Hieronymus” (1895) and “St. Jorgen’s Hospital” (1896), she was the first in Scandinavian literature to raise the problem of the relationship between society and mentally ill people, which caused serious public outcry and controversy. She co-wrote the play "Fjä ldmennesker" (1889) with her second husband. A number of her novels before October Revolution was translated into Russian.
Monument to Man
I’ll tell you honestly, like many, I also thought that this was a monument to a beggar, a drunk, a homeless person, a beggar...
But in fact, this sculpture at the entrance to the Central Bank is a monument to Man.
It symbolizes that every person is welcome in Bergen, be it poor or fabulously rich.
The sign reads: “No one is just what you see. Church mission of the city of Bergen."
It's a pity that the sign is only in Norwegian - a very instructive monument.
Monument to King Haakon VII
The monument to King Haakon VII is dedicated to one of the most famous and revered Norwegians.
King Haakon VII remained in power for 52 years. And during this time he proved himself to be a wise, fair and reliable ruler. The monument dedicated to him depicts the king in military uniform as a reminder of the fact that Haakon VII and his country refused to submit to the Nazis during World War II.
This is a modest monument, but the sculpture managed to convey both the calm determination of the king and his human charm.
Sights of Bergen
Cemetery of the Savior, or Spassky Cemetery ( Vår Frelsers gravlund) - historical memorial cemetery in Oslo, located near the city center, in the quarter Gamle Aker(part of the St. Hanshaugen district, St. Hansaugen). Today, burials in the cemetery are no longer carried out, and it mainly plays the role of a park and museum under open air. Among tourists, the Cemetery of the Savior is known primarily for the burials of Norwegian celebrities, most of whom are buried in the so-called “ Grove of Honor» ( Æreslunden).
It is in this cemetery that such people are buried prominent figures of Norwegian art, like playwright Henrik Ibsen, artist Edvard Munch, writers Henrik Wergeland and Björnstjerne Björnson, artist Christian Krogh and others. In this article we will tell you about the history Cemetery of Our Savior in Oslo and the most remarkable burials on its territory. Many will be interested to know that the cemetery also houses a center Orthodox culture in Oslo - Church of Christ the Savior.
History of Spassky Cemetery in Oslo
Cemetery of the Savior(Spasskoye Cemetery) was established in the summer of 1808. The first to be buried here was the widow of a Norwegian church priest, Anna Tulesius ( Anna Lange Thulesius) (1728-1808). Until 1833, Spassky Cemetery served as the only city cemetery for civilian burials, while military personnel were buried at the Christ Cemetery ( Krist kirkegård). After other cemeteries appeared in the city in 1833 (due to the cholera epidemic), these latter began to be used for ordinary burials - for those who could not afford to pay for a plot at the Spassky cemetery.
Thus, a kind of division into social classes arose, and Spasskoye became a “prestigious cemetery.” Majestic family crypts began to appear here, and ordinary people were buried in ordinary graves in other cemeteries.
In 1903, the cemetery began to be used as a burial place outstanding personalities. The first person to receive this honor was a marine painter and landscape painter Hans Gude (Hans Gude) (1825-1903). A few years later, in 1911, it became clear that there were no places left for new burials in the cemetery, and burials began only in plots whose lease had expired.
In 1952, burials at Spassky Cemetery were stopped altogether (only existing family graves could be used). Now the cemetery is mainly a cultural and historical monument, as well as a place for walking.
On the territory of the cemetery you can see a number of monumental gravestones, including ancient family crypts that have been in use for several generations. Over 4.5 thousand tombstones have the status of protected monuments and cannot be demolished even if the lease expires.
In addition, in order to preserve a unified cultural landscape in the cemetery, it is prohibited to replace any tombstones (even those without protected status) with modern monuments.
Orthodox Cathedral of Christ the Savior in Oslo
In 1864, a cemetery was erected at the Spassky cemetery chapel, which was subsequently rebuilt in 1879 and 1938-39. The chapel is located on the street Akersveien, at the eastern entrance to the cemetery. This temple used by the Lutheran Church of Norway until 1952, when burials in the cemetery ceased. Now the temple has been repaired and handed over Orthodox community.
Orthodox parish in Oslo(Voskresensk-Olginsky parish of the Russian Orthodox Church of the Moscow Patriarchate, Hellige Olga menighet) was created in 1996, but did not have proper premises until 2003. Then this cemetery church was transferred to the parish, which was consecrated during a solemn ceremony on June 13, 2004 under the name Church of Christ the Savior (Vår Frelsers ortodokse kirke). Currently, the parish has grown and has more than 3 thousand parishioners. Its members include many Russians permanently residing in Norway, as well as other Orthodox Christians (photo source:).
The church operates a Sunday church school with classes for children in Russian, as well as a “Russian school” for teaching the Russian language. Cathedral of Christ the Savior in Oslo open to the public every Wednesday from 14:00 to 18:00. Schedule of services cm. on the website of the Russian Orthodox Church in Norway (parish of the Holy Equal Princess Olga).
Church address: Akersbakken, 33.
Famous Norwegians buried at Spassky Cemetery: “Grove of Honor”
The central part of the cemetery is occupied by an area reserved for the graves of Norwegian celebrities - the so-called “Grove of Honor” ( Æreslunden). Among others, the writer and lyricist of the Norwegian national anthem are buried here. Bjornstjerne Bjornson(1832-1910); his cousin and co-author of the anthem, composer Rikard Noordrok(1842-1866); realist painter Christian Krogh(1852-1925); poet and philologist, creator of the New Norwegian language Ivar Osen(1813-1896); writer-publicist Henrik Wergeland(1808-1845) and his sister, writer and Norway's first feminist Camilla Collette(1813-1895); sculptor Brijnulf Bergslin(1830-1898); poet Olaf Bull(1883-1933); polar explorer and ethnographer Eivin Astrup; poet and literary historian Johann Sebastian Wellhavn(1807-1873); poet and musician Elias Blix(1836-1902); prime minister Frederick Stang(1808-1884) and many other figures: architects, artists, priests, theologians, actors, writers, politicians, composers, scientists, military leaders, musicians... After 1981, it was decided not to bury anyone else in the “Grove of Honor”, but to preserve it as a historical monument.
You can't pass by the grave of the famous Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen(1828-1906) and the most famous Norwegian artist Edvard Munch(1863-1944). Paintings such as The Scream and Madonna brought Munch worldwide fame, however, on initial stage The painter's work was fiercely criticized. Edvard Munch's grave extremely modest: it is a small bust on a stone stele.
Hammer on Henrik Ibsen's grave- a symbol taken from his poem “The Miner” (“ Bergmanden") (1863): " Deeper down into the earthly chest//break through my path, hammer! //Deep, - as long as there is enough strength, - //step by step, to the grave"[translated by A.V. and P.G. Ganzenov].
Some prominent figures of Norwegian culture are buried not in the Grove of Honor, but in the neighborhood. For example, Henrik Wergeland's grave appeared when the “Grove of Honor” did not yet exist, and therefore is located somewhat to the side. It is located on the southeast side of the cemetery, near the chapel.
This neo-Gothic style tombstone was erected at the expense of Swedish and Danish Jews in gratitude for Wergeland's selfless fight for the right of Jews to settle in Norway.
The monument was erected in 1847.
Practical information
Official address of Spassky Cemetery in Oslo: Akersbakken, 32. One of the eastern entrances to the territory is located at this address. His location on the map of Oslo Can . Next to the Orthodox Church of Christ the Savior, just south of that first entrance, there is another entrance, the location of which is on the map.
Layout of the Spassky cemetery in Oslo with the designation of the graves of famous people:
Cemetery plan you can also download .
Besides, detailed information about all burials and detailed maps of the sites can be found in .
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Tourist map of Oslo with attractions
Below we present to your attention detailed tourist map Oslo with attractions. This map contains the names of all main streets, significant buildings, museums, parks, squares and other important tourist sites. In particular, the map shows the location of Oslo Central Railway Station.
Below is detailed plan Oslo city center with landmarks such as the town hall, parliament, cathedral. The map also shows the location central station Oslo.
The number of monuments and sculptures I saw in Oslo exceeded all permitted standards. Moreover, these were not only monuments to major social, political and historical figures, but also completely incomprehensible, abstract modern masterpieces. tema says about this: “And the number of sculptures here simply exceeds all sanitary standards. The first sign of a lack of taste, by the way, is when “small forms” are placed every ten meters. It’s easier to throw it into the sea, at least the performance will be memorable” Not that I agree with him... but it’s also not that I understand monuments... I just thought it was very fun, to meet unpredictable sculptures at every step, in principle, no one knows dedicated)) So, if suddenly someone knows something more about the history of their creation, please share. According to my calculations, in the AkerBrygge area alone there are about 50 permanent sculptures and no one knows how many temporary ones.. 
Something that looks like a monument to a sunken ship, worth 290,000 CZK (1 euro ≈ 9 CZK). 
“Sea Lion” - 250,000 NOK 
"Wave" 
“In the same boat” - 110,000 NOK 
"Waitress" 
"Just sit" 
Some kind of “song”, I suspect. what a lullaby) 
"Aasta Hansteen" (I suspect that this is a monument to some lady, but we nicknamed her the Sailor's Wife, by analogy with Odessa) 
"Game in the Air" 
In these photographs: “Mechanical Clock Tower”, “Landscape Architecture”, “Torso”. 
“Pelican”, as you probably guessed)) And also “Oarsman” 
My favorite sculpture “Intervention”, worth 450,000 NOK, which I personally nicknamed the chaise lounge)) 
"Wanderlust" 
"Frog" (sitting on a severed marble head, on the bank of a canal) 
In the photo: " Eternal Flame peace" 
Many monuments near the city hall.. 
Bjornson and Ibsen (well, there, behind the trees... yes, I know, I'm a hell of a photographer) 
Children looking at the skating rink. Behind - I don’t remember who.. 
University of Oslo, if I'm not mistaken. 
Norwegian Opera. Number of monuments per square meter, in my opinion, exceeds even AkerBrygge.. 
Monument to Ibsen at the Ibsen Museum 
Royal Palace, with a monument to Karl Johan. 
Leo-pillar) 
Norwegian composer Rikard Noordrok, author of the music for the Norwegian anthem, who died at 24. The monument, in my opinion, is surrounded by characters from The Lord of the Rings))) A separate story is the park of the sculptor Vigeland. 
The park was created by the sculptor Vigeland in 1907-1942. On an area of 30 hectares of the larger Frugnerpark, the sculptor placed 227 memorial sculptures dedicated to the theme of the fate of humanity. The saddest thing about all this is that he did not live only a year before the completion of the park. The sculptures themselves are quite strange... see for yourself: 
