Bergenis the second largest city in the
Norway. It stretches from the North sea coast in the Western part of the country. There are quite bouncy, colorful streets, friendly citizens. However, the weather here is often not so friendly as the locals. After all, Bergen is also called the capital of the rain, because the precipitation here falls almost every day. Therefore, rubber boots are indispensable attribute for walking and traveling around the city. This unusual, and certainly worthy of attention town, a few centuries ago was the capital of Norway. In this regard, the city will open to you a number of amazing places and its unique atmosphere. Bergen lies among the hilly terrain, and can move with the help of funiculars and cable cars. From the hill tops with beautiful views of houses, forested headlands, sea berths with a series of assorted vessels. Speaking about the nature of Bergen, undoubtedly, it is worth mentioning also the city Park with a lake Lille-Lungegardsvann. This town on seven hills and also called the Gateway to the "Kingdom of fjords" - the endless lines of narrow bays, with picturesque rocky shores, formed during the ice age. The city's waterfront – Wharf, has a unique flavor, and is simply created to inspire romantics and lovers. No wonder it is listed as a world heritage site by UNESCO. Here on the stone pavement, stretches of endless rows of merchant houses of the Hanseatic era, are decorated with animal heads, has a cosy terraces and the numerous motley shops. A special impression on all the guests, without exception, will produce the theatres and museums of Bergen – the house-Museum of Edvard Grieg, the Norwegian Museum of decorative art, Art museums, and the Hanseatic Museum, Bryggen, as well as Museum of the University of Bergen and the national scene – the oldest theatre in the country. Another important for travelers institution is a multi-functional Tourist Information centre. In addition to the remarkable natural places and cultural sites, Bergen has a well-developed industry and trade sector. Here is the largest port in the state. The city has a huge fish market, where in addition to seafood can be purchased luscious wild berries and other products.