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Comprising a maze of characteristic Hanseatic wooden buildings with pointed gables facing onto the harbor. In the 13th century the Northern German Hanseatic League dominated trade in Northern Europe with centers in Rostock, London, Bruges, Riga, Novgorod and Bergen. Norwegian specialties were traded for goods from particularly Britain and Germany. In the 1770's the league had been disbanded, but German traders living in Bergen still kept the grip on the trade and their descendants still have important positions in Bergen.
Bryggen (the Wharf) has a unique architecture, and is listed by UNESCO as one of the world's most significant examples of the history and culture of a medieval settlement. Today, Bryggen is a fascinating honeycomb of active workshops - where painters, weavers and craftsmen produce fine-quality, original items. You can watch many craftsmen at work. Bryggen also has a wide selection of places to eat. Guided tours in the summer season.
Getting there: Walking distance from the city center of Bergen. |
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