Buildings in Alesund

Alesund - July 7

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July 10th 2010
Visited the town of Alesund today where in 1904 the whole town center burned to the ground and ten thousand people were left homeless. By 1907 a new town had been rebuilt in the distinctive Art Noveau style inspired by both National Romanticism and the contemporary modern architecture that was prevalent in Europe. Took a walking tour of the town where we passed through many of the quaint and col ... read more

Europe » Norway

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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