Northern European Mystery Location

Navigate back a few posts, and you'll find a postcard of Christiania, now Oslo, the capital of Norway.  This photo really reminds me of that card.  This may not be a photo of Oslo, but it does have that northern European vibe.  Take a close look at the street.  A Volkswagen,  probably not a clean diesel, and a car that looks like it's from the thirties.  I'm guessing late forties, early fifties on this one.

Views of the World, Christiania, Showing Royal Palace, Norway

File this one under, you learn something everyday.  Oslo, the capital of Norway was founded in 1050.  It was heavily damaged by fire in 1624, and rebuilt by King Christian IV.  Impressed with himself he renamed the city in his own honor.  And so, Oslo became Christiana.  In 1925, the city was renamed Oslo.  As someone who is not impressed with Kings, Queens, Princes, and Potentates, good for you, Norway.

As usual, click on Views of the World in labels to see other cards in the series.