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"Bryggen (Norwegian for the Wharf), also known as Tyskebryggen (the German Wharf) is a series of Hanseatic commercial buildings lining the eastern side of the fjord coming into Bergen, Norway. Bryggen has since 1979 been on the UNESCO list for World Cultural Heritage sites. The name has the same origin as the Flemish city of Brugge.
The city of Bergen was founded in 1070. In 1360 a Kontor of the Hanseatic League was established there, and as the town developed into an important trading centre, the wharfs were improved. The administrative buildings of Bryggen housed clerks from many areas, especially Germany. The warehouses were filled with goods, particularly fish from northern Norway, and cereal from Europe."

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On my first afternoon walk this was the view that welcomed me. How could I not fall in love with the city? Hope you like it

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  • Copyright: Erika Timko (kreaaa) (150)
  • Genre: Lieux
  • Medium: Couleur
  • Date Taken: 2005-08-13
  • Categories: Architecture
  • Exposition: f/2.8, 1/400 secondes
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  • Versions: version originale
  • Date Submitted: 2009-10-29 2:18
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