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In
Norway, architectural landmarks are spread throughout the length of the land,
and most tours outside Oslo concentrate on one region, or make a cross-section
of
the country. Normal duration is 3-5 days. Road transport is most common, but
when
possible, high-speed ferries and coastal steamers are used to add to the experience,
and Norway's extensive domestic airport network gives quick access
to many
remote towns and regions. Some examples:
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and the south west: Stavanger, capital of the oil industry, has
developed
a strong regional architecture in recent years. In addition,
the Karmøy
Fishing Museum and the Kvitsøy Maritime Traffic Centre are
good reasons
to cross the Bokna fjord. | The
north west: Museum projects by Sverre Fehn against a background of
spectacular
fjords and glaciers, mountain crossings and stave churches,
the ocean panoramas
of Stadlandet peninsula, rounded off by a visit to
the Jugend-style city of
Ålesund. | North
of the circle: Far beyond the Arctic Circle, the Polar city Tromsø
offers bold
new architecture, including the landmark Ishavskatedralen church
and Polaria
Arctic Centre. The Sami Parliament building in Karasjok is a forceful
expression of
the Lappish culture, and on the way lie the World Heritage-listed
rock
carvings in Alta. |
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