The elegant spire of Uranienborg Church adorns the Oslo skyline and is one of the most popular visual symbols of Norway's capital. This beautiful church looks much older than it actually is, and that suits it well.
The church in Uranienborg was built in 1886, but the architect managed to realize the Gothic style so flawlessly that it seems as if the church was built in the Middle Ages, during the heyday of Gothic architecture. This masterpiece of red brick and stone was created by the talented architect Balthazar Lange.
Strict lines, elegant turrets, an old clock, and a high gable above the entrance arch harmonize beautifully with the soaring spire of the main tower. The spire, turquoise from noble patina, rises 70 meters into the sky and can be seen from afar, serving as a landmark on many tourist routes in Oslo.
Inside, Uranienborg Church is no less beautiful than on the outside. The high vaulted arches are decorated with contrasting trim, the lines of which converge beneath the dome of the main hall. The magnificent bright stained-glass windows were made by Emanuel Vigeland, the brother of the famous Norwegian sculptor Gustav Vigeland. Architect Arnstein Arneberg completely renovated the church interior in 1930, perfectly maintaining all the canons of the Gothic style in the interior decoration.
The main украшением of the church hall is the antique organ, one of the best in Norway. Organ music concerts are often held in the church, and the music combines wonderfully with the Gothic atmosphere of this example of architectural art.
