Introduction to Akershus Castle: Akershus was designed and built by King Yukan V of Norway in 1300 to resist foreign invasion. It is one of the most representative buildings in the Middle Ages. The castle was built in 1308 It was completed shortly before the king's death. For 60 years after 1319, the King of Norway lived here. Today, the castle is often used to entertain foreign dignitaries.
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