Fodor's Expert Review Nationalbibliotek
Oslo
Library
Complete with elaborate facades, classical statues, and painted dome ceilings, this large, peaceful library has a collection containing the entire cultural and knowledge heritage of Norway. Though mostly in Norwegian, the library regularly hosts exhibits, concerts, lectures, and guided tours (call ahead for English) that detail the vast collections. There's a very good café open all day serving open-faced sandwiches and pastries.