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This little lake and park right in the city centre is a great place to relax, have lunch - or feed the birds. Lille Lungegårdsvann (the lake, "Lille" means little, "vann" means water / lake) is supposedly quite well-known among Norwegian ornithologists, due to the large number of seagulls that spend the winter here - 12 different species of seagull have been spotted by the tiny lake. Lille Lungegårdsvann was actually connected to the sea until around 100 years ago - on the eastern end of the lake there's a street called Kaigaten (Quay street) - which seems rather misplaced in the middle of town, quite far from the sea! But of course, when the street was named, Lille Lungegårdsvann was connected to Store Lungegårdsvann to the east, and Kaigaten ran along the shoreline. There are lots of benches, flowers and sculptures in the park - a great place to spend an hour or three on a sunny day!:o) Leave a Comment Address: The town centre
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 The Music Pavillion by FletteMette In Byparken ("The Town Park" - the park in central Bergen) there's a pretty Music Pavillion, which was bought on mail order (!), probably from Germany, and presented as a gift to the town by consul FG Gade. It came as a "do-it-yourself" building kit, which was assembled in 1889. The Music Pavillion was restored to its former glory a few years ago. Bands that want to entertain the Bergensers may borrow the music pavillion for free - you will have to put in an application with the city council first, though. Leave a Comment Address: Byparken - central Bergen
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 Muralmeningen by daarth “Gågate” means Pedestrian Street in Norwegian. We have two of these in Bergen. One is near the train station, and the other (see picture), is near the harbour on the left bank (Nordnes). At the entrance there is a tower gate that is a part if the medieval town wall. You pass by this one if you stroll out towards the aquarium and the Nordnes park. Leave a Comment
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 Torgalmeningen by daarth The centre plaza of Bergen. At the one end it bends at a right angle up to the theatre, and at the other end you are almost at the fishmarked and the inner harbour. Surrounding the plaza you will find many stores, restaurants and pubs. The blue stone at the one end is the traditional meeting point. Leave a Comment
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 trees along Kaigaten by Igraine Also Bergen was covered in fall colors. I did have rain here, but i started dry and when i went away by ferry it was dry too. Just as well, it doesnt become any nicer when its raining. And although Bergen has enough shops to keep you occupied a whole day its not what you want when you come here.
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by diocletianvs After all the Bergen museums and museum-like Bryggen area don't forget to take a walk through old streets of Bergen. You'll find them close to the harbour area or at the edges of central peninsula (see "The Big Fire" tip). Lots of small shops, crafts workshops and excellent small bakeries and cafes.... Leave a Comment
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 Approximate area destroyed in 1916 fire. by diocletianvs As many historic towns, Bergen had several disasters in its history. The Great Fire in 1702 destroyed much of the town, including the Bryggen area. After this fire town was reconstructed, and neighbourhoods divided by wide spaces that would prevent future disasters. That’s why besides streets (gate), ways (vei) and squares (torg) you’ll find several places named "Allmenningen". These wide streets were made up to prevent future disasters. But they obviously weren't enough since in 1916 the new fire destroyed much of the old Bergen again. This time Bryggen was saved, since the fire started close to the Fish Market and destroyed the centre on the opposite side of the harbour. This is the reason why in the centre you'll find newer buildings, and if you go a little bit out of centre on the edges of peninsula you'll find older houses that were saved. The Great Fire of 1916 destroyed more than 400 properties and made 3,000 people homeless. Leave a Comment
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 The Blue Stone by diocletianvs Close to the Ole Bull's sculpture on the square with the same name you’ll find Bergen’s most popular meeting point and probably the most popular of all Bergen’s benches (well, at least when it's not wet). The sculpture named The Blue Stone is placed offset to the relation of the two main axes and a horizontal plane, and is very popular vintage point in Bergen. The author of this most popular spot in Bergen is artist Asbjørn Andresen. The Blue Stone was made from brazilian Azul Bahia stone in 1993. Leave a Comment Address: Ole Bulls Plass
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 Lille Lungegaardsvann by diocletianvs Several museums and art galleries are situated in centre of Bergen, facing the Lille Lungegaardsvann lake. Bergen Art Museum (www.bergenartmuseum.no ) This museum displays art masterpieces ranging from the 13th Century to the present day, in three separate buildings and art collections: The City Art Collection The Rasmus Meyer Collection The Stenersen Collection entrance fee: 50NOK Bergen Kunsthaal (www.kunsthall.no ) has alternating exhibitions of contemporary art. entrance fee: 30 NOK (may vary) West Norway Museum of Decorative Art (www.vk.museum.no ) has several permanent exhibitions including Northern Europe's largest collection of Buddist marble sculptures and Ole Bull's violin from 1562. Also houses changing exhibitions of art and design. entrance fee: 40 NOK Leave a Comment Directions: All museums are situated on Lille Lungegaardsvann lake
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 the fish market by call_me_rhia The fish market - at Torget is a delightful place to visit and a great place to taste delicious seafood. Ideally one would need a kitchen to make the best out of this market, but it is possible to have soem shrimps sandwiches, too - in case you cannot cook. Try to translate some of the fish on sale - you'll find some rarities/delicacies such as whale mean (hval, I think). The market is open all year round, Monday to Saturday, from 7 AM to 4 or 5 PM (it depends on the day of the week and on the season) Leave a Comment Address: Fisketorget, BergenPhone: +47 55 55 20 00.Directions: at torget, in the city centre, by the harbour
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