Old Stavanger and Upper Strandgate Street, Stavanger (must see)
Upper Strandgate Street in the Old Stavanger offer a picturesque glimpse into the city's history and architecture. This charming historic area is featuring a collection of quaint, older homes nestled along winding, stone-paved streets. It is renowned as the largest surviving wooden house settlement in northern Europe and stands as one of the most beautiful and vibrant tourist destinations in Stavanger.
Gamle Stavanger is a significant historic district within the city, boasting numerous tranquil, wooden residences that date back to the 18th century. What makes this area particularly captivating is the uniform style and structure of these over 170 wooden houses.
These historic homes are constructed from timber and characterized by a unique architectural feature鈥攁n arch on the top of the roof that can be expanded to create additional living space. This design element, often referred to as the "Stavanger arch," lends the houses their distinctive appearance. The houses also feature flat tops, which are asymmetrically placed on the roof.
Upper Strandgate is a delightful street to explore on foot. Visitors can wander along the stone-paved streets, admire the charming houses, and soak in the ambiance of this historic neighborhood. The houses along Upper Strandgate Street all share similar design characteristics, creating a cohesive and visually appealing streetscape. The area offers a peaceful and picturesque setting for a leisurely stroll.
Gamle Stavanger is a significant historic district within the city, boasting numerous tranquil, wooden residences that date back to the 18th century. What makes this area particularly captivating is the uniform style and structure of these over 170 wooden houses.
These historic homes are constructed from timber and characterized by a unique architectural feature鈥攁n arch on the top of the roof that can be expanded to create additional living space. This design element, often referred to as the "Stavanger arch," lends the houses their distinctive appearance. The houses also feature flat tops, which are asymmetrically placed on the roof.
Upper Strandgate is a delightful street to explore on foot. Visitors can wander along the stone-paved streets, admire the charming houses, and soak in the ambiance of this historic neighborhood. The houses along Upper Strandgate Street all share similar design characteristics, creating a cohesive and visually appealing streetscape. The area offers a peaceful and picturesque setting for a leisurely stroll.
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Old Stavanger and Upper Strandgate Street on Map
Sight Name: Old Stavanger and Upper Strandgate Street
Sight Location: Stavanger, Norway (See walking tours in Stavanger)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Sight Location: Stavanger, Norway (See walking tours in Stavanger)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:
Walking Tours in Stavanger, Norway
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Stavanger Introduction Walking Tour
Situated on the southwestern coast of Norway and only a five-hour drive south of the beautiful city of Bergen, bustling Stavanger is the country's third-largest city. It's also one of the oldest communities in Norway, tracing its roots as far back as the 12th century. Well sheltered by offshore islands, it's been a commercial center for centuries and is a popular cruise port today.... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.5 Km or 1.6 Miles
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.5 Km or 1.6 Miles