Tuesday, 31 December 2024

The Return of Oslo

Oslo, the capital of Norway, was previously known as Christiania (or Kristiania in Norwegian). 

Following a devastating 1624 fire, King Christian IV of Denmark-Norway renamed the rebuilt city Christiania.

Oslo, the city's ancient name, was restored 100 years ago today, January 1st, 1925, after a period when it wasn't used, post-medieval fire. 

King Christian IV of Denmark-Norway

The origin of the name Oslo is likely Old Norse; it might mean "meadow at the foot of a hill" or "meadow of the gods."


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