One of Oslo's most notable landmarks is Frogner Park, or rather part of it, Vigeland Park, a grandiose creation by the self-taught sculptor Gustav Vigelan (1869-1943). The sculptor covered all the costs of realising his dream by persuading the Oslo authorities to himself, persuading the Oslo authorities to give him only a plot of land in Frogner Park. About 43 years Vigelan worked on the realisation of his dream. As a result. a marvellous creation that combines naturalism and symbolism with a with a realistic interpretation of human life.
Many sculptures show not only a person's journey from birth to death. from birth to death, but also the feelings experienced by each generation. The sculpture of the crying, angry boy, one of thousands of other figures in the of the ensemble, has become a symbol of Oslo and is depicted on numerous postcards and souvenirs. souvenirs.
In the southern part of the park there are two museums, the Vigelan Museum, where you can see Vigelan Museum, where about 1,500 of his sculptures and 12,000 drawings can be seen, and the Oslo History Museum.
