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The Akershus Slott, Oslo is an old castle which was built as a protection for Oslo. The work of building Akershus Slott, Oslo started in late 1290s by Hakon V after replacing Tonsberg. The construction was necessitated after the attack on Oslo by Earl Alv Erlingsson of Sarpsborg.

The Akershus Slott, Oslo had survived many earlier attacks, mainly by Swedish forces. The Castle was remodeled as a renaissance castle by in 17th century by King Christian IV. In 1308, the castle was captured by the Swedish Duke Erik of Sodermanland. This was necessitated as the castle was near the sea and was ideal for naval power as well as commerce. The castle was remodeled in to a renaissance castle during 1637 to 1648. But the Akershus Slott, Oslo has never been besieged by any foreign enemy. During Second World War, the castle surrendered to Nazi power, as the Norwegian government cleared the capital against unproved assault on Denmark as well as Norway. There are some good halls, Government' s Reception Rooms as well as Banquet Halls

The Akershus Slott in Oslo is presently a military base and is open to public every day till 9 pm. One can also visit the Norwegian Ministry of Defense as well as the Norwegian Resistance museum. The Defence Staff Norway and also the Norwegian Ministry of Defense which is the armed forces headquarters both have a joint headquarter in the Akershus Slott, Oslo on its eastern side.

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