The Monolith stands at the highest point in Vigeland Park, and measures 17 meters above ground. The sculpture is carved out of one stone block, hence the name. The stone was originally shot out of the quarry in Iddefjord, Norway, and transported to the park during the late 1920s.

Nov 5, 2023 · The monolith is a striking centrepiece of Oslo's Vigeland Park. Rising distinctively against the lush greenery of Frogner Park, it asserts itself as a defining image of Oslo. Perhaps with the one exception of The Scream, it's the most recognisable piece of …

Apr 1, 2022 · Of all the 212 bronze, iron and granite sculptures in Oslo’s Vigeland Sculpture Park, one stands tallest. Carved out of a single block of granite, the 46-feet-tall monolith is a stunning...

Jul 19, 2022 · Gustav Vigeland received all the glory. Today, NRK can tell the real story of who actually built the national treasure of the Monolith. In 1919, artist Gustav Vigeland has a grand, …

At the highest point in Frogner Park lies the park's most popular attraction, the Monolith (Monolitten). The name derives from the Latin word monolithus, from the Greek μονόλιθος (monolithos), μόνος meaning "one" or "single" and λίθος "stone", and in this case is a genuine monolith, being fabricated from one piece of solid stone.

May 15, 2021 · In the center of the park, high on a hill, is the Monolith, a 46-foot granite pillar surrounded by 36 free-standing statues. Here, Vigeland explores a lifetime of human relationships.

Feb 19, 2024 · The Monolith is Vigeland Sculpture Park’s most iconic feature; a towering sculpture carved from a single granite block rising 17 metres into the sky and featuring 121 naked figures.

Jan 10, 2022 · We are now making our way to the Monolith………It is huge and I can’t wait to see it up close! This area is named the Monolith Plateau. It is the highest point of sculpture in the park rising, 394 feet by 197 feet, and is reached by three ascending terraces.

In the heart of Oslo’s sprawling Frogner Park stands a towering sentinel of artistry and emotion: “The Monolith”. Rising majestically from its granite pedestal, this imposing 14-meter structure commands attention with its sheer size and intricate detail.

På Vigelandsparken høyeste punkt står den drøyt 17 meter høye Monolitten. Skulpturen er hugget ut av én steinblokk, som opprinnelig ble skutt ut av steinbruddet i Iddefjorden. Skulpturen viser 121 menneskefigurer i alle aldre som klynger seg sammen.