Arguably the most exclusive address on Karl Johans gate (excepting, perhaps, the Royal Palace!), this center features an exclusive array of shops and restaurants. Opulent and sophisticated, the complex is worth visiting if for no other reason than to enjoy its architecture – after entering from Karl Johans, visitors are greeted by a grand glass-and-slate atrium that features a bronze statue of a female ice skater. Make no mistake about it: Paléet is where Oslo's movers and shakers shop for everything from suits and sweaters to cosmetics and leather accessories. T-BANE: Stortinget