Grønland, Oslo

Grønland is a densely built district just east of central Oslo, historically a working-class quarter and now one of the city's most multicultural neighbourhoods. Its streets are lined with markets, spice shops, restaurants and food stalls reflecting communities from many parts of the world. A nineteenth-century church anchors the area, and the mix of old brick buildings with lively commerce gives it a character distinct from the polished centre. Popular for its food and street life, the district illustrates the capital's changing social fabric.