Bergen Norway (City of Rain)

Bergen, the second largest city in Norway. And probably one of the world most beautiful city. Population: december 31 2007 = 247 746 The city of Bergen, thought to have been founded by king Olav Kyrre, son of Harald Hardråde, in AD 1070, celebrated its 900th anniversary in 1970. It is considered to have replaced Trondheim as Norway's capital in 1217, and that Oslo became de jure capital in 1299. Towards the end of the 13th century, Bergen became one of the Hanseatic League's most important bureau cities. The city is located on the south-western coast of Norway, in the county of Hordaland, with its centre situated between a group of mountains known collectively as de syv fjell ("the seven mountains"), although the number of mountains is a matter of definition. Bergen is host to part of the country's large oil industry, as well as deep sea operations. Its harbours are used by everything from small pleasure vessels to cruise ships and cargo vessels, and is the base of many of the country's fishing vessels. Bergen is an important cultural centre in its region and was one of nine European cities honoured with the title European Capital of Culture in 2000. Song: Kurt nilsen - reality kicks in Winner of "world idol"