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Akershus Fortress

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Top 1000

Wonder Type: Cultural

Country: Norway

Best of: Architecture, Castle, Fortress, Fortification

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Akershus Fortress or Akershus Castle is a medieval castle that was built to protect Oslo, the capital of Norway. The fortress has never successfully been besieged by a foreign enemy. [More Details]

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