Olavsrosa
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The logo of the Norwegian Heritage, with St. Olaf's rose, a magic figure from Norse mythology, as the central element
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One of the buildings, «Aurbua», at Nordre Ekre farm in Heidal, with the Olavsrosa plate on the wall
Olavsrosa (St. Olaf's rose) is a seal of quality, awarded by the ideal organization Norsk Kulturarv/Norwegian Heritage. Olavsrosa is awarded to firms and institutions that offer activities and experiences of particulary high standard, with regard to the presentation and use of the Norwegian cultural history.[1]
The goal of the foundation Norsk Kulturarv is to contribute to the protection of cultural heritage through sustainable use,[2] and currently (2016) 131 firms and institutions have been awarded Olavsrosa.[3]
Olavsrosa recipients (selection)
- Dalen Hotel
- Eidsvollsbygningen
- Isfjord radio
- Kongsvoll
- Krøderen Line
- Nordre Ekre
- Norwegian Museum of Hydropower and Industry
- Norwegian Sawmill Museum
- Numedal Line
- Parkteatret
- Quality Hotel 33, Oslo
- Refsnes Gods
- Ryvarden Lighthouse
- Sandtorg
- Sjøgata
- Skibladner
- Southern Actor
- SS Bjoren
- Sygard Grytting
- Utstein Abbey
- Thamshavn Line
- Ytste Skotet
References
Literature
External links
- Norsk Kulturarv/Norwegian Heritage's website (Norwegian)
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