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| rosenkrantz towerClose to Håkon’s Hall you will find the Rosenkrantz Tower, which is considered one of the most important renaissance monuments in Norway. Parts of the tower are from the 1270s, but it has been extended on several occasions for the purpose of fortification and as a demonstration of power to the independent-minded Hanseatic traders. If you climb up the narrow and dark flights of steps you can climb right up on to the roof, which still provides impressive views.
The tower was the residence of King Eirik Magnusson, who was the last king to hold court in Bergen, until he died in 1299. Subsequently the tower housed less fortunate residents – the cellar contains the notorious dungeon, which was probably in use from the end of the 15th century until well into the 19th century.
Photo: Regin Hjertholm
Wednesday
3
Mar.
19.00 - 20.00
«Bergenhus Festning - et senter for hage- og fiskebruk», ved Dagfinn Moe
Wednesday
7
Apr.
19.00 - 20.00
«Saluttens historie - løsen og frydeskudd», ved Geir Holmenes
Wednesday
5
May.
19.00 - 20.00
«Steinene i middelalderens murer forteller sin historie», ved Øysten J. Jansen
Wednesday
2
Jun.
19.00 - 20.00
«Landsutstillingen 1910 på Koengen», ved Stein Tore Davidsen
| Telephone: | 55314380 |
| Address: | Bergenhus Festning Postboks 4052 5835 Bergen |
| bryggens.museum@bymuseet.no | |
| Sun: | 1200 - 1500 |
| daily: | 1000 - 1600 |
Guided tours of the Rosenkrantz Tower and Håkon’s Hall every hour.
Entry price:
Adults: NOK 50
Students: NOK 25
Children: free
Half price when visiting other Bergen City Museum arenas.
