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RADISSON SAS ROYAL HOTEL 3 5 9. Kommandantboligen when a German munitions DREGGEN (Commandant’s ship, exploded nearby in ØVREGATEN GOLDEN TULIP residence) 1944. Restoration work DREGGEN HOTEL ROSENKRANTZ ØVREGATEN HOTEL DREGGEN Facing the Festningskaien following this catastrophe TULIP INN RAINBOW 7 quay north of the Rosen- resulted in the hall’s ORION FIRST HOTEL MARIN 5 12 krantz Tower, it was built present interior. Today, 11 in 1725 on the found- the hall once again serves ations of a stone building as a venue for grand occa- BERGENHUS 1 dating from the end of sions and frequent 6 3. Snorre Sturlason 10 the 13th century. The concerts. MEETING POINT Gustav Vigeland’s statue commandant of Bergenhus BRYGGEN/ 4 of Snorre Sturlason stands Fortress lives there. No BRYGGEN 11. King Haakon VII BRYGGENS MUSEUM in Dreggsalmenningen, 9 8 admittance. TORGET (1872-1957) VÅGEN where Snorre might well FESTNINGSKAIEN 3 This statue by Ottar 200 m have taken a stroll during 10. Haakon’s Hall stands in the his visits to in The Håkon’s Hall was grounds of Bergenhus 2 the 13th century. Snorre, built during the reign of a rich and powerful Fortress with an unob- BRYGGEN - A WORLD HERITAGE SITE King Håkon Håkonsson structed view of both the 1 chieftain from Iceland, between 1247 and 1261. became embroiled in Vågen harbour area and MEETING POINT BRYGGEN - BRYGGENS MUSEUM 8 9 10 It was the largest and MEETING POINT political turmoil in the fjord. It was a most imposing building BRYGGEN/ Norway. Another version gift from the inhabitants Meeting Point Bryggen is the starting point for your visit to all of the royal residency in of the municipality of BRYGGENS MUSEUM of this statue stands on of Bryggen's attractions. There, you will find exhibitions providing Snorre’s own farm at the 13th century when , and Dagny Hysing- Bergen was the political Dahl took the initiative to an introduction to the history of Bryggen, literature about and Reykholdt on Iceland where, in 1241, he was centre of Norway. Guided raise the necessary funds. presentations of the different attractions. During the summer executed at the order of tours. Built primarily for season guided walks around the Bryggen area start from there. King Håkon Håkonsson. grand occasions in the 12. Christ Church history of the royal memorial (Kristkirke- Meeting Point Bryggen is situated at the entrance to Bryggens 4. The Dræggen Boy family and the nation, it gården) This statue by Sofus also housed the royal A memorial to the Christ Museum – a cultural history museum based on the findings of Madsen stands in Dreggs- 5. St. Mary's Church family and included Church, which was Bergen’s the extensive archaeological excavations at Bryggen between almenning. The Dræggen (Mariakirken) living and working quar- cathedral during the Middle The oldest building still Ages. The building of the 1955 and 1972. Boy is a memorial to the ters for use in the boys from the Dræggen in use in Bergen, and one governing of the country, original stone church, Buekorps (local boy’s of the most outstanding and storerooms for commissioned by Olav Romanesque churches in Kyrre, began around 1070. VISIT ALL THE ATTRACTIONS AT BRYGGEN brigade) who lost their provisions. The Håkon’s

the country. It was built It was demolished shortly BERGENHUS This brochure will guide you around the area’s many attractions lives during World War II. Hall was also damaged 1 2 The artist’s own title was more than 850 years ago 6 before the Reformation. from the castle Bergenhus Festning in the north, via Old Bryggen and served as a church for highly descriptive: at Holmen became the Hanssøn's fortifications 1. Bryggens Museum merce, shipping, handi- the Hanseatic merchants 6. Schøtstuene - 7. Bergenhus Festning to the Hanseatic Museum in the south. ”Dræggen Boy kneeling political centre of Norway. from around 1520 – were The museum, which was crafts culture and daily life from 1408–1766. The Hanseatic Assembly (Bergen Castle) with crossbow drawn”. The Håkons Hall, the royal incorporated into the designed by architect in the Middle Ages. pulpit is considered the Rooms The Castle area includes the Rosenkrantz Tower, ceremonial hall, has been tower. The Rosenkrantz To meander through Bryggen’s narrow alleyways, made even Øivind Maurseth and Temporary exhibitions, finest example of Baroque Old bakehouse and the Håkon’s Hall and restored as a museum and Tower was badly dama- darker and more mysterious by overhanging balconies, is to step opened in 1976, is based articles for sale, café and decorative art in Norway. assembly rooms where surrounding buildings, the is used for grand ged when a German on the findings of the film show. The gilded triptych altar- the Hanseatic merchants back in time to a bygone era. Bryggen is not a museum however, Christ Church (Krist- occasions. extensive archaeological piece dates from the late munitions ship exploded This year is the 25th anniversary of gathered for warm meals, kirken) grounds and the but part of the cultural heritage that is still in use in a living excavations of the 2. ”Skipspinnen” Middle Ages and depicts in 1944, and the resto- Bryggen’s inclusion on UNESCO’s World held court meetings and statue of King Haakon 8. Rosenkrantz Tower historical area of the city. Bryggen area between The ”Leidang (conscripted) the Madonna and Child on ration work has brought Heritage List. taught apprentices. VII. During the Middle The present tower is as 1955 and 1972. The Fleet” adorns the façade of its central panel. its character as a medie- On the occasion of the G.C. Rieber Funds’ Ages the area was known foundations of the oldest Bryggens Museum. It is an it was after Erik Rosen- val fortress more to the 75th anniversary, the Funds, in cooperation as Holmen, and it was a THE BERGEN CARD buildings in Bergen – enlarged replica in krantz extended it in the fore. Traces of more with Bergen Tourist Board, wish to show cultural and administra- from the 12th century – wrought iron of a drawing 1560s to serve as a recent developments are their appreciation of Bryggen and to Means free or discounted admission with the tive centre. Under King can be seen on their found carved on a stave combined residence and visible however, thus provide visitors with a guide to Bryggen’s Håkon Håkonsson (1217- Bergen Card. For further information please see original site, as well as discovered during the fortress. Earlier struc- enabling us to “read” the attractions and its unique atmosphere. 1263) Bergen became finds of European cera- excavations at Bryggen. tures – King Magnus the 7 Bergen Tourist Board produced this brochure the Official Bergen Guide or contact the Tourist Norway’s first capital city, building’s history. mics, runic inscriptions The original stave is on Lawmender's keep from in 2004 with the financial assistance of the and the king’s residence Information in Bergen. etc. illustrating com- display inside the museum. around 1260 and Jørgen

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17 BRYGGEN ROSENKRANTZGATEN World Heritage City 19 BRYGGEN 13 14 15 Meeting Point Bryggen

13. Bryggen Kunstskole/ 14. Bryggeparken 15. The Wishing Well 17 NICOLAIKIRKEALMENNING www.visitBergen.com Arent Meyer’s Cellar This park contains the old The well is part of the 20 21 (art school) “cabbage patches” which Jacobsfjorden and 22 Arent Meyer’s Cellar, the were situated behind the Bellgården buildings, but heart of the art school, is Schøtstuene assembly the original common located at Bugården no.15 rooms and the bakehouses. bakehouse it was in has BRYGGEN ØVREGATEN and takes its name from Here you can see a Hanse- been moved. The well’s the man who had it built atic garden and learn how new stone edging bears 19. Bergen town hall in 1666. In 1702, almost they grew vegetables etc. the monogram of King 14 and wine tavern 13 18 ninety per cent of Bergen Originally there were Olav V. If you would like The remains of Bergen’s

was destroyed by fire. The buildings on part of the to contribute to the old town hall and a wine Board, Lasse Berntzen, Regis Bodinier, Bryggen Foundation, Bryggen School of Art, Bryggen Tracteursted, Bryggens Museum, Hanse area, but the construction important restoration 18. Theta Museum tavern, both dating from whole of Bryggen burned 17 down with the exception of new building was work at Bryggen, feel free Located in the Enhjør- the Middle Ages, are of this little whitewashed banned after the great fire to throw coins into the ningsgården building. located in the basement stone building with its of 1702 in order to provide wishing well. 17. Old Bryggen merchants opened an Documenting the resi- of the multi-storey car 15 import/export office at stance movement during metre-thick walls. This a fire break between 16 Bryggestredet The very first buildings in park at Nikolaikirkeal- makes it Bryggen’s oldest Bryggen and Øvregaten. Bergen were built along- Bryggen in 1360, and the occupation of Norway menning. side the wharf called they dominated this part from 1940 to 1945, the original building. The Instead, several new 20 21 stone cellar was built to gardens were created. Bryggen, which has been of the city for almost 400 museum is housed in the 20. Bryggen’s stone store documents, valuables the nerve centre of the years. Bryggen has been actual secret hide-out of buildings

devastated by fire many the resistance group Finnegården decided not Enhjørningsgården city for centuries. The and weapons. Open Jacobsfjorden The stone buildings

Bugården to participate in the occasionally. World Heritage site times and the great fire Theta, which maintained

Bredsgården between Finnegården and 18 of 1702 reduced the radio contact with the partnership that was comprises the remains of Nikolaikirkealmenning whole city to ashes. But Norwegian authorities in formed. Consequently, the old wharfside build- date from the beginning Bryggen was rebuilt in the UK during World War these buildings remained ings and one of medieval of the 20th century. Bellgården Norway’s best-known city the traditional style, thus II and provided informa- standing. The new stone Attempts had been made districts. The German preserving its silhouette tion about the move- buildings were both for a long time to get all of of ancient gables as it ments of the German taller and broader and 22 has stood from the 12th fleet. the owners of buildings than the old ones. Svendsgården century, unchanged by in the Bryggen area to 22. The Hanseatic

Holmedalsgården shifting fashions. Bryggen agree on a new plan to 21. Merchants’ House Museum is now on UNESCO’s World regulate and restore the (Kjøbmandstuen) Old assembly rooms where Heritage List and the city whole area. These efforts Takes its name from the the Hanseatic merchants of Bergen is a designated succeeded in 1897 with i building which previously gathered for warm meals, World Heritage City. respect to those who stood on the same site held court meetings and

16 atic Museum, Kjell Edvard Johnson, Per Nybø, and Yvan Travert. owned the buildings in and which served as the taught the apprentices. Meeting Point Bryggen the southern part of 16. Bryggen Tracteursted merchants’ head office, Has been a museum since Bryggens Museum Near Bryggestredet is Bryggen Tracteursted, which Bryggen, while those assembly rooms and 1872. dates from 1708. It is housed in what was once a who owned the buildings bourse. It is more opu- 17 common bakehouse and refectory for the Svends- BRYGGEN in the northern part lent than the other gården and Enhjørningen buildings. At Tracteursted (north of buildings with a Renais- you can experience the interior of an old Bryggen 17 Nikolaikirkealmenning) sance-style oriel tower building at close hand. 17 and the owners of and dressed granite on the ground floor.