Seamen's Monument - Bergen, Norway
N 60° 23.604 E 005° 19.474
32V E 297502 N 6700874
The Seamen's Monument (Norwegian: Sjømannsmonumentet) was placed in honor of Norwegian sailors from Viking times to the 20th century. It is located in central Bergen, Norway.
Waymark Code: WMPE2Q
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Date Posted: 08/16/2015
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In the center of Torgallmenningen, the main square in Bergen, is a 7-meter high monument to Norwegian sailors through the ages. Each side of the square-shaped monument represents a different age of sailing. The monument includes 12 statues and four reliefs, with three of the statues and one relief on each of the four sides.
A plaque near the monument provides text in both Norwegian and English. The English text reads:
"The monument, created by the sculptor Dyre Vaa, was unveiled on 7 June 1950 in honour of Norwegian seamen's achievements through the ages.
Erected from funds collected on the initiative of the Bergen Society of Sea Captains and the Bergen Shipowners Association"
List if there are any visiting hours:
Available 24/7
Entrance fees (if any):
Free
Date dedicated: 06/07/1950
Sponsor(s): Bergen Society of Sea Captains and the Bergen Shipowners Association
Relevent website: Not listed
Parking coordinates: Not Listed
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