Nobel Peace Center Oslo

Originally published by: Arounder
Nobel Peace Center Oslo

Situated in the center of Oslo, the Nobel Peace Center (Nobels Fredssenter) first opened on June 11, 2005. Its opening coincided with the centenary of Norway’s independence. Its opening was officiated by Prime Minister Kjell Magne Bondevik. Calling an old train station from 1872 home, the building overlooks a nearby harbor providing an impressive view for visitors.

Nobel Peace Center – Vestbane

The venue covers 16,000 square feet. On the outside, the center features twin brick towers, which face the adjacent city hall that hosts the Nobel Peace Prize ceremonies.

The center depicts the elaborate history of the famous Alfred Nobel (1833-1896) for whom the building is named after. Nobel was born Oct. 21, 1833, in Sweden. He was fluent in numerous languages and enjoyed writing drama and poetry. Nobel’s deepest interest ran in the streams of social and peace-related issues. While his views were deemed radical at the time, they are now a popular way of thinking. Even more interesting, however, is how Nobel made his fortunate in selling arms to foreign countries.

Ironically, The Nobel Peace Prize is a direct result of Nobel’s will in which he left specific instructions for the prize and how recipients would be determined. The Norwegian Parliament, who Nobel left in charge of the prize committee, facilitates the selection of the recipients.

Nobel Peace Center – Nobel Field

The Nobel Foundation manages the funding left by Nobel that is used to award the Nobel Prize in physics, chemistry, physiology, or medicine, peace, and literature. The foundation also administers information actives and arrangements involving the presentation ceremony of the prize. Additional it represents the Nobel Institutions and administers the Nobel Symposium Program.

The Nobel Peace Center was created through the efforts of British architect David Adaye and American designer David Small.

More panoramas of the Nobel Peace Center and Oslo can be seen in Arounder Oslo.

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