Architecture along the wharf in Bergen

Bergen

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July 22nd 2014
We have 2 nights in Bergen which is a treat because up to now we have stayed at each city for 1 night and then bags out early a.m. Today, we woke and had a leisurely breakfast before meeting our local guide for a city tour of Bergen. We visited Troldhaugen, the home of famous Norwegian composer, Edvard Grieg. Grieg’s home stands majestically overlooking the fjords and was a great inspiration ... read more

Europe » Norway » Western Norway » Bergen

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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