The Monolith Plateau
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You are now standing on the Monolith Plateau. Around you, you have the Monolith, 36 statues in granite, and the monumental circular staircase with its beautiful wrought iron gates. Unlike the bronze sculptures on the Bridge, this entire plateau consists of granite sculptures, demonstrating Vigeland's mastery in shaping various materials. The installation of the 36 figure groups started in 1947, four years after Vigeland had passed away. In 1947, the mounting of the 36 figure groups in granite on the monumental circular staircase leading up to the Monolith began. Although the style is different, the theme isn't so dissimilar from the fountain trees. Here, the cycle of generations and the emotional relations of humans to each other are expressed. The eight wrought iron gates you see are also different from those you see at the main entrance, and were forged after they were completed. Here are four single gates and four double gates, all with beautiful and exciting motifs of humans. To hear more about the monolith, you must move a little closer to the pillar.