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Troldhaugen Home of composer Edvard Grieg
The home of composer Edvard Grieg (1843-1907) and his wife Nina. Grieg lived here for 22 years and composed many of his best-known works in the little garden. Also visit the cliff-hewn tomb where he was buried, the concert hall "Troldsalen" and the museum.
Adress: Troldhaugvegen 65, 5232 Paradis
Telephone: 55 92 29 92
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Alvøen Country Mansion
The mansion is the nucleus of the idyllic old village of Alvøen. Dating from 1797, the building was the residence of the Fasmer family. It contains a collection of furniture, silver, porcelain and textiles, surrounded by a charming garden and park.
Adress: Alvøveien 150, 5179 Godvik
Telephone: 55 58 80 10
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Bergenhus Festning (Bergen Castle)
The Castle area includes the Rosenkrantz Tower, the Håkon's Hall and surrounding buildings, the Christ Church (Kristkirken) grounds and the statue of King Haakon VII. During the Middle Ages the area was known as Holmen, and it was a cultural and administrative centre.
Adress: Bergenhus, 5003 Bergen
Telephone: 55 58 80 10

Damsgård Manor
This lovely 18th-century manor house is erected in the 1770's. Damsgård Manor is considered as Europe's best preserved wooden building from the 18th century. The garden is preserved as to the fashion of the time.
Adress: Alleen 29, 5162 Laksevåg
Telephone: 55 58 80 10
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Gamlehaugen, King Harald's Bergen Residence
King Harald's official residence in Bergen. Built at the turn of the century, this impressive house was the home of Prime Minister Christian Michelsen.
Adress: Gamlehaugveien 10, 5231 Paradis
Telephone: 55 92 51 20
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Haakon's Hall
The medieval Castle Håkon's Hall was built during the reign of King Haakon Haakonsson between 1247 and 1261. It was the largest and most imposing building of the royal residency in 13th century Bergen, then the political centre of Norway.
Adress: Bergenhus Festning, 5003 Bergen
Telephone: 55 58 80 10
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Lysøen Island, and Ole Bull's Villa
The beautiful and extraordinary villa on Lysøen (the Island of Light) was built as a summer residence for the Norwegian violin virtuoso Ole Bull in 1873. Ole Bull's charismatic personality and musical excellence influenced contemporary artists. The villa is open to the general public in the summer, offering daily guided tours and concerts.
Adress: Lysøen, 5215 Lysekloster
Telephone: 56 30 90 77
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Rosenkrantz Tower
The Rosenkrantz Tower was built in the 1560's by the governor of Bergenhus Castle, Erik Rosenkrantz, and served as a combined residence and fortified tower for Bergen. Earlier structures by King Magnus the Lawmender (1270) and Jørgen Hanssøn (1520) incorporated.
Adress: Bergenhus, 5003 Bergen
Telephone: 55 31 43 80
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Siljustøl, home of composer Harald Sæverud
One of the most important Norwegian composers of this century. The property was a wedding gift from the bride's parents. The house from 1939 is made of wood and natural stone, and with elements from old Norwegian building traditions.
Adress: Siljustølsveien 50, 5239 Rådal
Telephone: 55 13 60 00
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