The Devil of Oslo
In downtown Oslo, a menacing and terrifying relief clings to a church wall only known as The Devil of Oslo.
The Devil of Oslo is a favorite stop for tourist guides. After showing their group the statue of king Karl Johan, the citys founding father, they dicrect the group to the closest corner of The Cathedral where the 'Oslo-devil' is found.
The Oslo Cathedral was consecrated in 1697 and is one of the most famous churches in Norway. The Devil of Oslo, however, is much older. The devil is about 900-years-old and was found among the ruins of St. Hallvard’s Cathedral. The statue was removed from the ruins and grumbled onto the walls of the Oslo Cathedral. The figure depicts a man being attacked on both sides by a dragon and a lion.
Location: The Devil of Oslo can be found on the outside of Oslo Cathedral...
Address: Karl Johans gt. 11, 0154 Oslo
Category: monument
Tags: local history, religion
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