Stavanger is a port city with an interesting history and a perfect base for trips to the Lysefjord area. The city is Norway’s oil capital, with interesting museums and exciting nightlife in student bars and clubs. So set out to discover a city with many faces.
Stavanger is a Norwegian port city and municipality located in Rogaland County, on the southwest coast of Norway. In Stavanger, in the oldest part of the city, there is the famous Canning Museum.
Norwegian Petroleum Museum
At the Norwegian Petroleum Museum in Stavanger, you will learn how gas and oil were created millions of years ago and how they are used. The museum provides insight into technological developments in the oil sector and the industry’s impact on Norwegian society. Interactive and educational exhibitions cover a variety of topics – from the lives of offshore workers and their families to the challenges of climate change.
Sverd i fjell
Sverd i Fjell it Stavanger’s impressive Viking monument. Three huge Viking swords that tower over Hafrsfjord near Stavanger. The Monument was created to commemorate the fact that Norway was united as a single kingdom in 872. As its name suggests, Sverd in Fjell is made up of three ten-metre–high vertical bronze swords that look as if they’ve been stabbed into the rock by a giant. The swords are said to symbolise peace, unity and freedom and stand close to the shores of the idyllic Hafrsfjord near Stavanger.
Preikestolen Cliff
Preikestolen is one of the symbols of Norway. The huge rock just above Lysefjorden has gained fame all over the world as one of the most beautiful viewpoints. The photos of this place are Norway’s showcase. From the top they saw wonderful views of the Lysefjorden fjord. Preikestolen is a rock cliff suspended 604 meters above the surface of the fjord.
Gamle Stavanger
Gamle Stavanger is a charming old town with wooden houses from the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The list of monuments includes almost two hundred wooden buildings, usually distinguished by a uniform color. Walking through the local narrow streets and cobbled paths, we can feel the taste of history.
Stavanger Art Museum
Stavanger Art Museum offers a distinguished collection of Norwegian art, ranging from nineteenth century to the 21st century. It has over 2,600 works, including Norway’s largest Lars Hertervig-Collection, the Hafstein Collection, the steadily increasing number of paintings by Kitty Kielland, and many more. The museum is beautifully situated in the park surrounding the Lake Mosvannet, and part of the consolidated Museum Stavanger (MUST).
Norwegian Canning Museum
The Norwegian Canning Museum, housed within the walls of an old canning factory, offers visitors a fascinating journey to a bygone era when sardines, ruled the economic landscape. Stavanger, once home to over half of Norway’s canneries, has an interesting museum. The Norwegian Canning Museum explores this extraordinary history by guiding visitors through the captivating 12-step process that transformed humble sardines into delicious canned delicacies.
Stavanger Domkirke
Stavanger Cathedral is located in the Cathedral and St. Petri parish. It is built of brick and was built in 1125. The church has a long plan and 800 seats. Stavanger Cathedral was built under Bishop Reinald around 1125.
Fargegaten
Stavanger Fargegaten Øvre Holmegate – Colorful street The most colorful street in Norway! It is a wonderful place to stroll and take photos. The origins of Fargegaten, or Colorful Street, date back to the end of the 20th century. In the 1990s, a group of local artists and residents initiated a project to revitalize the once destroyed street. They painted the building facades in bright, cheerful colors, making the area a vibrant and picturesque place. The aim of this grassroots effort was to breathe new life into Stavanger’s historic district while celebrating creativity and community spirit. Over the years, Fargegaten has evolved into a beloved tourist attraction, attracting tourists with its charming atmosphere and colorful aesthetic.
Stavanger Street Art
The city is also characterized by street art. The spectacular works of art around Stavanger city attract the attention of visitors who discover new paintings behind every wall. Street art can tell the story of a city. It may be a personal reflection or self-expression by the artist. Perhaps it is part of a series or theme, or it may represent something beautiful in nature. The possibilities are endless.
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