Karl Johans gate is the main street in the center of Oslo with one end in the west side and one in the east side. the east side starting at the main railway station has always been known as the part of the city for the workers while the west is considered the high end, ending at the king's castle. for the most part it is a pedestrian street. my walk on a nice sunny summer day started by the national theater and went to the east end where i had a train to catch
at the beginning there's a park on the right side and high end shops, restaurants and cafes to the left. people are out in droves enjoying the weather.
the fact that there are no motor vehicles gives the place great atmosphere.
this classic little kiosk has been doing lively business for over 100 years
and i hope it will be there 100 years from now. it is so much nicer than any of the modern kiosks all around the city and country
the house of parliament is to the right. from here on the park ends and there are shops, restaurants, hotels, bars etc on both sides
the crowd attracts street artists and performers but this guy is not attracting any crowd at all. and it's not due to location
it doesn't seem like this painter is doing much better but i didn't wait to see if anybody was buying his pop art
the cathedral is off to the right. some of the old stone buildings once connected with the church have been sold and are now open for business. here with fashion as wares
of course there are boards with posters of various concerts and performances
kj10 is relatively new but has quickly become one of the hottest clubs in town. there are 2 age limits one low and one high
the bazaar halls by the cathedral house many artists atliers as well as cafes
the old railway station in the distance has been converted into a trendy shopping mall/ food hall
the signs says pedestrian street. delivery vehicles are allowed in the morning hours from midnight to 11, 9 on Saturday. one woman looks like she is peddling some magazine
one last look back up the street where i came from. now i've got to get a train ticket
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