Bergen

This city is known as the Gateway to the Fjords. Bergen is familiar to everyone planning to experience the magnificence of Norway's sea inlets. Once you disembark from a cruise liner, you can photograph the famous Hanseatic-era warehouses up close, stroll through the historic streets of the Bryggen port district, take a funicular to Mount Fløyen, and visit the troll forest.

Bergen surprises with its blend of architectural styles. The city's oldest church, St. Mary's Church, is a perfect example of Romanesque style. In the Bergenhus Fortress, Gothic gargoyles in Haakon's Hall are next to the Renaissance-era Rosenkrantz Tower. The Neo-Gothic St. John's Church is easy to find by its tall spire. The Damsgård country mansion is a Rococo masterpiece. Here, you can see the time-blackened wooden Fantoft Stave Church and the fairy-tale royal residence Gamlehaugen.

The historic Beffen ferry stops at the city's main attractions - the Aquarium, the Fish Market, and the city museum. Marken is considered the main shopping street. The best views of Bergen can be seen from the upper station of the cable car on Mount Ulriken. Art enthusiasts should check out the collections of one of the largest Scandinavian museums, KODE. The interactive exhibits at the Nygårdsparken Science Center are fascinating for both children and adults.

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