Foundations of Stone Town Hall

Museums & Funicular

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July 31st 2014
Geo: 60.3945, 5.32041We decided to go to the museum this morning to take a walking tour of parts of the old city. The tour began at the Bryggens Museum, the main historical museum in the city. The town has existed since the 1100's and had Viking origins. It was a trade center and for some time was the capital of Norway which included Iceland, Greenland, the Faero Islands, Shetland and the Or ... 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