Bergen NorwayWorth a Visit
For almost a thousand years Bergen has been a most important harbour for travellers from all around the world. This is the second largest city in Norway, with more than 225 000 inhabitants and is situated on the west coast. The foundation of the town is estimated to be about year 1070. The importance of the town came from the trade of dry cod. From about year 1100 the fishermen in Northern Norway brought their fish to Bergen, to be traded in for equipment, clothing, food and other. One day in 1349 an English ship arrived at the city harbour, bringing with them the Plague, The Black Death, supposed to be one of the deadliest pandemics in human history. Through the 15th and 16th centuries this town was one of the largest cities in Scandinavia.Until the 1830's it actually was the biggest city in Norway.
This Seal has been in use since 1833.
However, in Norway we know it most of all for the rain: It's always raining here. The dialect is very special, and the people likes to be a bit different from the rest og Norwegians.A local slogan says: " I'm not from Norway, I'm from Bergen".
Throughout history the Bryggen buildings has experienced a lot of fires, as most houses were made from wood. Bryggen today houses mostly souvenir and gift shops, as well as some restaurants, pubs and a museum.
The Fish Market is one of the most visited tourist attractions in this town.
Typical street view. A lot of open spaces, and always a lot of people in the streets.
The beautiful Bergen Domkirke, in the City Centre, is a majestic building and an important part of the history of the city.
Even in the early spring, with temperature close to freezing point, you find the flower sellers at the market place.
The town has many sister cities. These are: * Asmara, Eritrea * Gothenburg, Sweden * Newcastle, United Kingdom. * Seattle, United States * Turku, Finland * Aarhus, Denmark * Quebec City, Canada
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This is the Coat of Arms for Bergen. It is a castle on golden hills, probably an image of the Seven Hills that surround the town.
Most recommended is to take some time to see the old Bryggen (Norwegian expression for The Wharf). These are the remains of a lot of commercial buildings from the Hanseatic periode, and are on the UNESCO list for World Cultural Heritage.
