Oslo

Location

Description

Founded by King Harald Hardraade in the 11th century. The city was destroyed by fire in 1624; it was rebuilt at the nearby Akershus fortress, which had been built ca. 1300. The city grew during the 19th century and after World War II; it has absorbed several neighboring towns. Names: Oslo (preferred,C,V) ............ name used since 1925 Kristiania (H,V) ............ named after Christian IV who rebuilt city after 1624, name used until 1925 Christiania (H,V) ............ name used 1624-1877 Aker (H,V) ............ name of former town that was absorbed into Oslo in 1948