Episode 2 of 2

Destruction of Oslo

When
August 1624
Where
Oslo
Part of
Fire in Oslo and renaming to Christiania

A three-day fire destroyed Oslo in August 1624, marking a significant calamity for the city.

The fire occurred in August 1624 and lasted for three days. It was described as a devastating event that led to the decision not to rebuild the old city structure.

Sources

  1. Christian IV of Denmark Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-18
  2. Oslo Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-18

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