BryggenBryggen, the site of the old medieval quarter, is a charming,
compact area of brightly coloured wooden homes that once housed the
city's merchants. Steep cobbled lanes are lined with a vivacious
blend of cafes and artists workshops. The Hanseatic wharf area,
with many buildings dating from before the 17th century, has been
declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and is considered to be one
of the most important examples of the civilisation of a medieval
settlement in the world. This was once the working area of the
merchants and is the oldest part of Bergen, characterised by a maze
of lopsided wooden buildings with pointed gables facing the
harbour. The Bryggens and Hanseatic Museums as well as the 12th
century St Mary's Church are all in the Bryggen area. At one end of
the wharf is Bergen's famous fish market, a colourful market also
selling flowers, fruit, vegetables and souvenirs.
Transportation: Within walking distance of the city centre |
