The Royal Palace

The royal residence at the top of Karl Johans Gate. Built 1824-48, as the Norwegian residence of Norwegian and Swedish king Charles III (Carl Johan, Charles XIV of Sweden) and is used as the official residence of the present Norwegian Monarch. The Royal Palace is open to the public in the summer. The Palace Park contains statues, small lakes and is a popular recreation area.

Photo Credit: CH - Visitnorway.com