Alesund

Sightseeing in Alesund NORWAY

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June 30th 2010
For the first time we have been a little disappointed in our location. Was looking forward to Alesund (which is renowned for its modern architecture after being rebuilt following a fire in the early 1900s). When we woke the cloud was right down hiding the mountains across the bay and barely lifted all day but we decided we would risk possible rain and went into Alesund on the scooter, dressed up ... read more

Europe » Norway » Western Norway » Ålesund

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Two centuries of Viking raids into Europe tapered off following the adoption of Christianity by King Olav TRYGGVASON in 994. Conversion of the Norwegian kingdom occurred over the next several decades. In 1397, Norway was absorbed into a union with De... ... read more