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Bergen

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June 29th 2018
Hi All Arrived last night in Bergen,quite late. Spent the whole day exploring Bergen,has a population of approx 231 thousand people. Bergen is often descr8bed as capital of the Fjords,founded in 1070,it was capital of Norway during the Middle Ages.it is set among 7 hills,and has one of the highest rainfalls in Norway. Went on the Mount Florence funicular,it climbs over 300m in 8mins,th ... 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