More of Karl Johans Gate
What I liked about Oslo's Karl Johan's Gate was the fact that most of the city's sights were very close to it. Many of the museums were simply to its left or to its right. That was the reason why Marc and I managed to visit a lot of tourist attractions without veering too far off the city center during our 5 day stay in Oslo.
This was a plaza we passed by. I liked the silver steel structure in the middle.
Here's a better view of the plaza where the artsy sculpture was located. Oops, that's me in the bottom right!
What used to be an old Norwegian House in the middle of modern buildings in downtown Oslo. I think it is now a commercial establishment.
A street scene in Olso
The GlasMagasinet Department Store
Close to Oslo Cathedral was this major Oslo Department Store. We checked out its interiors and we actually went to the floor where Norwegian souvenirs from costumes to key chains were sold. Didn't buy anything here though.
Inside the Oslo Department Store, the GlasMagasinet
Standing next to a stuffed Polar Bear inside the department store, Glas Magasinet. I didn't exactly understand why it was there. I know many stores in San Francisco have themes for their stores. There must have ben one here too when we came. We just didn't stay long enough to find out what it was. Anyway, I was glad just the same it was there for me to see. Can you imagine the size of the bear?
A gigantic stuffed polar bear on display inside the department store, GlasMagasinet
I love Muji and we were quite surprised to see a branch of this popular Japanese store in Oslo. We went inside where most of their merchandise were home goods.
Oslo's shopping area
If there is on word to describe Karl Johans Gate, it is BUSTLING. People congregated here all the time. This was after all the main site for stores, cafes, restaurants, and hotels.
The quintessential APOTEK or pharmacy. Back home, we don't have such fancy store signs nor artwork for our drug stores. It's usually just a sign spelling out the drug store chain's name.
Karl Johan
Karl Johan
Karl Johan
The Oslo Parliament Building along Karl Johan's Gate
This building was undergoing renovation big time. Its side was completely covered in scaffolding.
The Oslo Parliament along Karl Johan's Gate
A lion guarding the Parliament along Karl Johan's Gate
The facade of the Grand Hotel along Karl Johan
In a park in front of the Grand Hotel along Karl Johan