Not strictly within the scope of this site, but these photos – taken about 5 years ago – of the splendid astronomical clock on the City Hall in Oslo were rescued from a large folder of ‘delete me’ images. Worth saving and displaying, I decided.

The clock is situated on the north side of the west tower of the building. It shows the time and month; the positions of the sun and moon; and the signs of the Zodiac.

The Rådhus was built during the 1930s, but the outbreak of war delayed iinauguration until 1950. It is home to the presentation of the Nobel Peace Prize. It also houses a 49-bell carillon that chimes every hour.

GSS Category: Astronomical Clock

Photos: Keith Salvesen / Mandal