Vigeland Sculpture Park
Oslo
Vigeland Sculpture Park, located in Oslo, Norway, is the world's largest sculpture park made by a single artist, Gustav Vigeland. The park features over 200 sculptures in bronze, granite, and wrought iron, depicting the human form in various stages of life.
Top 5 Facts
- The park was completed between 1939 and 1949 and covers 80 acres.
- Gustav Vigeland not only created the sculptures but also designed the architectural layout of the park.
- The Monolith, a central piece in the park, is a 14-meter high sculpture carved from a single block of granite, featuring 121 human figures.
- The park is open all year round and is free to enter, attracting over a million visitors annually.
- Vigeland's work in the park is considered a significant contribution to Norwegian cultural heritage.
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