«The High Residence of the Count» – The Manor House – was built by the recently appointed Count of Larvik, Ulrik Fredrik Gyldenløve, in the 1670s. The history of the Manor The Manor was built in the years 1674-1677. It’s an important example of Baroque architecture as well as adapting the traditional norwegian log […]
Author Archives: Marie Antoinette
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To make your own organic, fresh and animal friendly day cream is really easy to do. It’s not that much ingredients required and it feels so good for the skin. This day cream is light and has a fresh, wonderful minty scent. The only thing you should know is that making your own creams and […]
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Akershus Fortress is located in the heart of Oslo, next to Aker Brygge (the harbour) and The City Hall. Akershus fortress has a long history, many well-known historic figures and there are also many exciting ghost stories. The Fortress is open for audience all year, and still has some military bases here. In the summer […]
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This summer a new facility opened in The botanical garden in Oslo. It is the viking garden and it’s a part of the 200th anniversary of The Museum of National History. In the new viking garden you’ll first notice the 33 meter viking «ship» in steel. Without any doubt inspires by the Oseberg ship. ALSO […]
In Part II of the Museum of Natural History I’ll write about The Geological Museum. It was built between 1911-1917 and was planned by W.C. Brøgger, former Professor of Geology and first Dean of the University of Oslo. The building style is late art nouveau, on the ground floor can be seen exhibitions of geological processes, […]
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Museum of Natural History The Museum of Natural History at the University of Oslo is Norway’s most comprehensive natural history collection. For almost 200 years, preserved plant specimens, animal specimens, rocks, minerals and fossils have been collected, studied and preserved here. In Part I of Museum of Natural History I will talk about the Zoological […]
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Even though it’s still much green outside, the signs of autumn are here. The beautiful colours and the chill air has arrived. We all know were we are heading, but before that, let’s enjoy this season. The Botanical Garden in Oslo was founded in 1814, and belongs to The University of Oslo. Through research, education and plant conservation, […]
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This vitamin C serum is truly amazing, and I mean a-m-a-z-i-n-g! Vitamin C is almost like magic, it’s quite strong and works as a light chemical peeling. With this serum your skin tone will look smoother, the fine lines will disappear (well, almost) and it stimulates your skin and the collagen production. It is like I […]
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I’ve been wanting to try this recipe out for ages. It looks so cool and so simple, and it really is. It was super easy to make, and easy to apply. I wish I could say it’s just as good as any other mascara, but it isn’t. But it doesn’t mean it isn’t good, because […]
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The Norwegian museum of Science -teknisk museum The Norwegian Museum of Science, technology, industry and medicine (Teknisk museum) was founded in 1914. To the public the museum opened in 1932, and since 1985 it has been located at Kjelsås in Oslo. It’s a huge museum with fun activities and experiences for children and adults. […]