Storting building

by Emil Victor Langlet

Stortingsbygningen, Karl Johans gate 22, Norway

This entry describes storting structure is the seat of the Storting, the parliament of Norway. It highlights following the establishment of the Parliament of Norway in 1814, which had happened at a private home belonging to Carsten Anker in Eidsvoll, the newly established legislature started. It also notes structure is built in yellow brick with details and basement in light gray granite. The guide adds that it is a combination of several styles, including inspirations from France and Italy. It further mentions a characteristic includes of Stortingsbygningen is the way the plenary chamber is situated in the semi-circular section in the front of the structure, as opposed to the structure's.

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