Old Stavanger with photos

The Shtandart is a replica of a ship built in 1708 by Peter the Great of Russia. This replica was completely handcrafted in Russia. It was then sailed to Norway through the Arctic Sea. Given that we love pirate movies in the U.S., it is amazing how small this ship is.  Where the housed 40 crewmen and supplies would make for a very tight squeeze.  

 

Old Stavanger is filled with 200-year-old whitewashed homes with cobble streets.  People still live in these homes. Nearby is the harbor with modern ships.  The toddlers are out walking the harbor area with their caregivers.

This is the Stavanger Cathedral

or Domkirke.  Parts of this building date back to 1125 A.D.  Just as I was about to go in, a sign, in Norwegian, was put outside.  I could guess enough of it to tell that the building was closed for the day.  I hope to go inside before I leave for home.

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