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In 1955, the northern parts of Bryggen in Bergen was destroyed by fire. The fire was followed by extensive archaeological excavations on the fire site, which resulted in many interesting findings both related to the history of Bergen and the growth of medieval European ports. The thick layers of soil contained a massive number of old artefacts Bryggens Museum was established in 1976 and in 1978 the museum building was built on top of the archaeological excavations after major discussions about what to do with the fire site and the rest of Bryggen. On the rest of the fire site Radisson Blu Royal Hotel was built in the same style, but in a modern version of the remaining parts of Bryggen The excavations which includes the remains of Bergen's oldest buildings from the first half of the 12th century, are now the base of the museum and part of the permanent exhibition. You can also explore the University Museum's archaeological material from the Middle Ages of Bergen and Western Norway. The museum also have temporary exhibitions. In summer, the museum is open daily from 11 to 17. The entrance fee is NOK 160 for adults, children up to 17 is free. Contact: Bryggens Museum Dreggsallmenningen 3 Telephone: +47 55 30 80 30/ +47 47 97 95 85 E-mail: post@bymuseet.no
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Bryggens Museum
In 1955, the northern parts of Bryggen in Bergen was destroyed by fire. The fire was followed by extensive archaeological excavations on the fire site, which resulted in many interesting findings both related to the history of Bergen and the growth of medieval European ports. The thick layers of soil contained a massive number of old artefacts Bryggens Museum was established in 1976 and in 1978 the museum building was built on top of the archaeological excavations after major discussions about what to do with the fire site and the rest of Bryggen. On the rest of the fire site Radisson Blu Royal Hotel was built in the same style, but in a modern version of the remaining parts of Bryggen
The excavations which includes the remains of Bergen's oldest buildings from the first half of the 12th century, are now the base of the museum and part of the permanent exhibition. You can also explore the University Museum's archaeological material from the Middle Ages of Bergen and Western Norway. The museum also have temporary exhibitions. In summer, the museum is open daily from 11 to 17. The entrance fee is NOK 160 for adults, children up to 17 is free. Contact: Bryggens Museum Dreggsallmenningen 3 Telephone: +47 55 30 80 30/ +47 47 97 95 85 E-mail: post@bymuseet.no
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