Oslo, Norway City Hall Royalty-Free Stock Photo

South side of the Oslo, Norway city hall. The building houses the city council, city administration and art studios and galleries. The construction started in 1931, but was paused by the outbreak of World War II, before the official inauguration in 1950. Its characteristic architecture, artworks and the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony, held every year on December 10, makes it one of Oslo's most famous buildings. The roof of the eastern tower has a 49-bell carillon which plays every hour. It is situated in central downtown Oslo.