Bryggen, Bergen
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.
Since 1979 Bryggen has been on the UNESCO list for World Cultural Heritage sites.
The city of Bergen was founded in 1070. The area of the present Bryggen constitutes the oldest part of the city. Around 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 buildings of Bryggen were gradually taken over by the Hanseatic merchants. The warehouses were filled with goods, particularly fish from northern Norway and cereal from Europe.
Throughout history, Bergen has experienced many fires since traditionally most houses were made from wood. This was also the case for Bryggen and as of today around a quarter dates back to the time after 1702 when the older wharfside warehouses and administrative buildings burned down. The rest predominantly consists of younger structures although there are some stone cellars that date back to the 15th century.
Today, Bryggen houses tourist, souvenir and gift shops in addition to restaurants, pubs and museums.
Since 1979 Bryggen has been on the UNESCO list for World Cultural Heritage sites.
The city of Bergen was founded in 1070. The area of the present Bryggen constitutes the oldest part of the city. Around 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 buildings of Bryggen were gradually taken over by the Hanseatic merchants. The warehouses were filled with goods, particularly fish from northern Norway and cereal from Europe.
Throughout history, Bergen has experienced many fires since traditionally most houses were made from wood. This was also the case for Bryggen and as of today around a quarter dates back to the time after 1702 when the older wharfside warehouses and administrative buildings burned down. The rest predominantly consists of younger structures although there are some stone cellars that date back to the 15th century.
Today, Bryggen houses tourist, souvenir and gift shops in addition to restaurants, pubs and museums.
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