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The steel sculpture depicts a sledgehammer crushing a swastika against Norwegian bedrock, designed by artist Bjørn Melbye Gulliksen who won an open competition for the design. The monument sparked significant controversy due to its bold imagery, with critics including city officials and newspaper columnists questioning its aesthetic compatibility with the surrounding architecture and comparing it to Soviet-style art.
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Best routes near Crush Nazism Monument (Knus Nazismen), Jernbanetorget
4.7
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1,783
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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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1,697
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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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