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The Tower Study
At the top of the house, beneath a high vaulted ceiling, Fridtjof Nansen had his study. From here he looked out over the fjord, surrounded by books, instruments and research notes.
The room has been preserved largely as it was when he died in 1930. The soft blue ceiling gives it a calm atmosphere, and when Nansen worked here, there were standing orders not to disturb him.
His desk still stands by the windows, with maps, notes and instruments in place. Books, busts and objects around the room reflect a life devoted to science, exploration and public service.
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