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	Stavanger
		With the reformation in 1536, Stavanger's role as a religious centre declined, and the establishment of Kristiansand in the early 17th century led to the relocation of the bishopric.
		Access to Stavanger is provided through the road E39 from Kristiansand and north on the west coast, Sola airport with connection to domestic and international destinations, including Frankfurt, Amsterdam and Copenhagen, a port serving international ferries to Newcastle, UK and Hirtshals, Denmark and domestic ferries to Tau and train from Oslo.
		Stavanger domkirke (St. Svithun's cathedral) was built between 1100 and 1125 by the English bishop Reinald in Anglo-Norman style, and in the late 13th century a new choir was added in Gothic style, with a vaulted roof.
	www.ipedia.net /information/Stavanger (2298 words)

	Stavanger - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Stavanger is a city and municipality in the county of Rogaland, Norway, located on the southwest coast of Norway.
		With the reformation in 1536, Stavanger's role as a religious centre declined, and the establishment of Kristiansand in the early 17th century led to the relocation of the bisphopric.
		Stavanger domkirke (St. Svithun's cathedral) was built between 1100 and 1125 by the English bishop Reinald in Anglo-Norman style, and in the late 13th century a new choir was added in Gothic style, with a vaulted roof.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Stavanger (1382 words)

	Gamle Stavanger - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Gamle Stavanger ('Old Stavanger') is an area of the city of Stavanger in the county of Rogaland, Norway, and is believed to be Europe’s largest collection of wooden buildings.
		One single voice spoke up against this plan, and today it is recognized that Gamle Stavanger owes its existence to Einar Hedén, then City Architect of Stavanger.
		In 1975, the Council of Europe's European Architectural Year, Gamle Stavanger, together with Nusfjord and Røros, was shown as an example of how conservation of old buildings may well coincide with use, and how rehabilitation can be done without loss of character.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Gamle_Stavanger (300 words)

	Stavanger
		The city of Stavanger in the county of Rogaland, Norway, has 109,710 inhabitants as of January 1, 2002.
		Most houses in Old Stavanger are privately owned and maintained, and in the area you will also find the studios of a number of local artists and artisans.
		Stavanger Airport is located 14 km from the city centre, in the municipality of Sola.
	www.ebroadcast.com.au /lookup/encyclopedia/st/Stavanger.html (308 words)

	Gamle Stavanger (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Gamle Stavanger ('Old Stavanger') is an area of the city of Stavanger in the county of Rogaland, Norway.
		The area selected for conservation was the one considered the least desirable, consisting of about a hundred small rundown wooden buildings located on the western side of Vågen. Over the years the area has changed from seedy to trendy, and today is considered a choice location for the urban-minded with a sense of history.
		In 1975, Gamle Stavanger, together with Nusfjord and Røros, was shown as an example of how conservation of old buildings may well coincide with use, and how rehabilitation can be done without loss of character.
	www.casimiro.com /wiki/en/wikipedia/g/ga/gamle_stavanger.html (224 words)

	A short tale about my hometown Stavanger (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Stavanger is located in Rogaland county, on the south-west coast of Norway.
		The oil industry has meant a lot to the development of Stavanger and Norway in general and this is a key national industry that has been going for about 40 years now.
		In Stavanger’s Oil Museum you can learn about the history of oil exploration, how oil is formed, how it is produced and what the life is like for an offshore worker here in Norway.
	www.gardkarlsen.com /stavanger.htm (1474 words)

	Old towns - wooden settlements - Stavanger Travel
		Gamle Stavanger is the largest surviving wooden settlement in northern europe.
		Gamle Stavanger is just beside the harbour, where the England and Denmark ferries and cruise ships dock.
		Gamle Skudeneshavn on Karmoy (between Stavanger and Haugesund) used to be a ship-building centre - in Norway a full-rig wooden sailing boat is called a Skude.
	www.stavangertravel.com /welcome/oldtowns.cfm (300 words)

	COLOR LINE (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Stavanger is medium-sized, with the charm of a small town and the facilities of
		Stavanger is medium-sized, with the charm of a small town and the facilities of a modern metropolis.
		Stavanger as a city was founded in 1125, when it was made a bishopric and building on the Cathedral started.
	www.gonorway.no /go/color/stavanger.html (1824 words)

	Stavanger travel guide - Wikitravel
		Stavanger is the fourth largest city of Norway with a population of 117 315 as of January 1, 2007.
		The public transportation system, including the local trains connecting Stavanger to the greater region, is currently being expanded and incidences of temporary schedule and route changes in this period is to be expected.
		With Hall Toll, the Stavanger night life scene has finally gotten a taste of the international cosmopolitan jet set, complete with drunken bimbos, obnoxious bouncers with headsets and a separate VIP line at the entrance.
	wikitravel.org /en/Stavanger (2040 words)

	A short tale about my hometown Stavanger
		Stavanger is located in Rogaland county, on the south-west coast of Norway.
		The oil industry has meant a lot to the development of Stavanger and Norway in general and this is a key national industry that has been going for about 40 years now.
		In Stavanger’s Oil Museum you can learn about the history of oil exploration, how oil is formed, how it is produced and what the life is like for an offshore worker here in Norway.
	gardkarlsen.com /stavanger.htm (1549 words)

	Arkeologisk museum i Stavanger
		Streetart-kunstneren Hera malte i anledning NuArt på murveggen til Arkeologisk museum i Stavanger - i hagen til trehusene i Peder Klowsgate.
		Finn ut hvor der er skilta fornminner i din kommune.
		Alle som finner ting i Rogaland som er eldre enn fra 1537 må melde fra om dette og levere funnet til Arkeologisk museum i Stavanger.
	www.ark.museum.no (515 words)

	Travel to Stavanger
		Stavanger International Airport is at Sola, 14kms south of the city centre.
		By road from Bergen to Stavanger, the journey is lengthy, requiring a 149-kilometre detour and three different ferry crossings; total time is around seven hours.
		Gamle Stavanger is northern Europes largest and best preserved settlement of old-fashioned wooden houses, containing more than 170 buildings from the late 18th century and early 19th century.
	insurance.essentialtravel.co.uk /cityguide/norway/stavanger.htm (589 words)

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		Although Norway is a country generally thought of as a Winter Wonderland, the mild maritime climate in Stavanger means that it is green all year round and there are numerous parks and recreational areas to enjoy during your stay.
		Stavanger is a fascinating destination for a short cruise break.
		Along the coast south of Stavanger there are a number of large, sandy beaches, among which the one at Sola is within closest reach from the city.
	www.dfdsseaways.co.uk /DSW/EN/Destination/Norway/Stavanger.htm (582 words)

	Stavanger: Mystery and music amid the fiords -- chicagotribune.com
		Stavanger, perched on the North Sea where majestic fiords pierce the steep coastline, has been shaped by a history both medieval and modern.
		Several of their performances will be staged on Stavanger's fiords, where a platform will be built an inch below the surface, enabling actors to "walk on water." On July 4 the most spectacular of the outdoor performances will feature Project Bandaloop from California.
		Stavanger's celebration rolls to a close with an assortment of far-flung events, from Nordic Music Week, beginning Nov. 5, to a new production of full-sized human and animal puppets by the Handspring Puppet Theatre Company of South Africa, premiering Nov. 14.
	www.chicagotribune.com /travel/chi-cultcaps_stavanger_rc_pmdec23,0,611012.story (981 words)

	Stavanger Norway - Norway-Travel
		Stavanger is the small city with big city restaurants, nightlife and facilities plus top attractions in and around the city.
		The Stavanger region has good travel links with the UK, Denmark, Holland, Germany and many other centres and is the natural place to start exploring southern Norway and the Fjords.
		Gamle Stavanger is Europe's largest old wooden settlement.
	www.norway-travel.org /stavanger-norway.htm (236 words)

	Rick Steves' Europe: Stavanger
		Known as Norway's festival city, Stavanger hosts several lively events, including jazz (May 6–11 in 2008, May 5-10 in 2009, www.maijazz.no), chamber music (Aug 11-17 in 2008, Aug 10-16 in 2009), and a wooden boats festival in early September.
		Gamle Stavanger — Stavanger's "old town" centers on Øvre Strandgate, on the west side of the harbor.
		Stavanger Cathedral (Domkirke) — The cathedral was originally built in 1125 in a Norman style, with basket-handle Romanesque arches.
	www.ricksteves.com /plan/destinations/scan/stavan.htm (1249 words)

	Full Story (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Although Stavanger is Norways fourth largest city, it has managed to keep its original small fishing and shipping town atmosphere intact.
		On the western flank of the harbor sits the old town, Gamle Stavanger, which is made up of 173 closely arranged wooden houses dating back to the 18th century.
		The distances from one side of Stavanger to the other are so short that the whole town can easily be covered by foot, public bus or even better bicycles.
	www.traveltodayegypt.com /article.aspx?ArticleID=2670 (1201 words)

	Totally Stavanger - accommodation, eating, drinking, shopping and things to do in the region
		Vaagen is the harbour at the heart of Stavanger, with shops, bars, restaurants, museums, the cathedral (Domkirken) and Gamle Stavanger all within easy walking distance.
		Stavanger hosts many of the special events and festivals in the region, including the Gladmat food festival, beach volleyball, chamber music, and literature festival.
		Gamle Stavanger is the largest wooden settlement in northern Europe.
	www.totally-stavanger.com (412 words)

	Norway Hotels - Stavanger
		Probably the tidiest and most user-friendly of all of Norway’s cities, Stavanger is an interesting mix of old and new, with its historic harbor being home to some modern and eclectic architecture and its many museums offering an insight into history both local and national.
		Immerse yourself in the history of Stavanger by taking a casual stroll around Gamle (Old) Stavanger, whose cobblestone walkways wind around row upon row of early 18th-century whitewashed wooden houses, probably the best preserved timber buildings to be found anywhere in Northern Europe.
		Over 200 years of Stavanger’s maritime history is examined in detail at the Stavanger Sjofartsmuseet, a museum housed in some restored waterfront warehouses.
	www.norwayhotels.net /stavanger.htm (396 words)

	A fjord weekend in Stavanger - Summer holiday in Norway - visitnorway.com
		Stavanger is just 2 hours away by air from the UK, making it nearer than many destinations on the more trodden tourist trail.
		As a port, Stavanger has always been outwardlooking and this is reflected in the vibrancy of its cultural life, shops, cafés and restaurants.
		Stavanger has always depended on the sea and this museum brings back bygone times with fascinating exhibits and recreations.
	www.visitnorway.com /MWTemplates/QWArticle.aspx?id=198141 (602 words)

	Gamle Stavanger- Stavanger, Norway - VirtualTourist.com
		This is the oldest side of the town and you can see many old white wooden houses built in the 18th century with small streets with rocks.
		Today Gamle Stavanger is full of artists and you can buy paintings, potteries, jewels and much more.
		More scenic streets in Gamle Stavanger this time with a glimpse of the sea.
	www.virtualtourist.com /travel/Europe/Norway/Rogaland/Stavanger-211953/Things_To_Do-Stavanger-Gamle_Stavanger-BR-1.html (498 words)

	Stavanger Travel - hotel accommodation and travel information in south west Norway
		Stavanger is a small city with BIG charm.
		The Stavanger region is the European Capital of Culture in 2008 and there are many events, shows and exhibitions throughout the year.
		Landet Innenfor - the Land Within - is a 5 metre cube exhibit at Tou Scene from 19 January to the end of July
	www.stavangertravel.com (403 words)

	Been there \| Stavanger
		It’s certainly one of the deepest and the granite rocks that rise out of it are extremely pleasing in their variety of formation and colour.
		Even the journey by boat from Stavanger is spectacular, passing towering islands and water-side villages on the way.
		Gamle Stavanger, as it's known, is built on a hillside to the west of the harbour.
	www.ivebeenthere.co.uk /places/norway/stavanger/index.jsp (325 words)

	The Ultimate Stavanger Dog Breeds Information Guide and Reference
		Norway's oldest Cathedral, Stavanger domkirke, is situated right in the Stavanger Sentrum - Airphoto.JPG.
		Breiavatnet is located in the heart of Stavanger, while Mosvatnet.jpg and Stokkavatnet are situated right outside.
		The city now has a brand new Stavanger Stadion - Airphoto.JPG, which was opened in 2004.
	www.dogluvers.com /dog_breeds/Stavanger (1044 words)

	Stavanger : Planning a Trip \| Frommers.com
		Vågen Gamle Stavanger, the old town, is on the western side of Vågen. Ferries to the United Kingdom leave from this point.
		In the center of Stavanger, to the immediate north of the train station, is a large pond called Breiavann.
		Most of the historic central core of Stavanger is walkable, which is about the only way to get around unless you take a taxi.
	www.frommers.com /destinations/stavanger/3311010002.html (711 words)

	Gamle Stavanger old wooden town - Stavanger Travel
		Gamle Stavanger, also known as Straen, is the largest surviving wooden house settlement in northern Europe.
		It is a beautiful area of little wooden houses and cobbled streets along the west side of the harbour - just where the cruise ships moor during the summer.
		Extend the walk further to the north and visit Bjergsted Park, or visit the Hermetikk museum.
	www.stavangertravel.com /trip/gamlestavanger.cfm (203 words)

	Gamle Stavanger \| Museum/Attraction Review \| Stavanger \| Frommers.com
		In "Old Stavanger" (its English name) more than 170 buildings from the late 18th century and early 19th century are not only preserved but also fully renovated.
		The houses were built with money brought back to Stavanger by seafarers who roamed the world.
		A walk through the narrow streets of Gamle Stavanger is one of the most memorable city experiences in southern Norway.
	www.frommers.com /destinations/stavanger/A32534.html (260 words)

	About Stavanger
		Stavanger is Norway's fourth largest city (100.000 inh.) and the capital of South-western Norway.
		Stavanger is the Northern Europe's largest and best preserved wooden house settlement.
		In Old Stavanger more than 170 houses built in the late 1700s and early 1800s are preserved and renovated.
	www.havly-hotell.no /index.php/lang-en/om-stavanger.html (235 words)

	day8 (Site not responding. Last check: )
		In the morning, I arrived in Stavanger and spent most of the day wandering around the town.
		Below is a photo of the harbor in Stavanger.
		Below is a view of Gamle Stavanger (old Stavanger) and a picture of a street in Gamle Stavanger.
	www.msu.edu /~hillesla/day8.htm (298 words)

	News - Stavanger Aftenblad
		The concept of ‘Open Port’, which has been central to Stavanger’s year as ‘City of Culture 2008’, is about to be demonstrated in full this summer every time a vast cruise ship docks at the quay.
		Thanks to the immense depth of Stavanger’s harbour, the city can cope with the largest cruise liners in the world, and even if their magnitude appears to dwarf the town itself, Stavanger is only too pleased to welcome both passengers and crew ashore.
		So Stavanger is ready to show the visitors around, and with this injection of keen new recruits, along with the valuable experience and knowledge of the current team, it is hoped that visitors will enjoy an enlightening, entertaining and memorable impression of Stavanger.
	www.aftenbladet.no /english/englishnews/article636388.ece (1108 words)

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