Fjord in Norway
These photos come from Today is a good day's Norway set on Flickr.
Showing posts with label Norway. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Norway. Show all posts
Monday, March 24, 2008
Thursday, March 20, 2008
Pulpit Rock in Norway
Pulpit Rock, or Preikestolen, is located near Stavanger, Norway, about 208 km or 4 1/2 hours south of Bergen. Not for those with acrophobia as it rises 604 m above Lysefjord, but if you don't mind heights, the view is incredible. If you are considering a visit to the rock, Stavanger Travel has a nice description of the two hour hike to get there.
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Mining Town of Røros, Norway
According to UNESCO World Heritage site:
"The history of Røros, which stands in a mountainous setting, is linked to the copper mines: they were developed in the 17th century and exploited for 333 years until 1977. Completely rebuilt after its destruction by Swedish troops in 1679, the city has some 80 wooden houses, most of them standing around courtyards. Many retain their dark pitch-log facades, giving the town a medieval appearance."
You can read more about Røros at Riksantikvaren.
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