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What to do and see in Rogaland, Western Norway: The Best Monuments & Statues
The southernmost of the Western Fjord counties, Rogaland is also home to many beautiful beaches and islands. Of the area’s fjords, Lysefjord is the most famous, its 25 magnificent miles marked by narrow passages along steep vertical drops. Preikestolen, Rogaland’s most visited attraction, is a breathtaking cliff nearly 2,000 feet above the water. Kjeragbolten, a huge boulder wedged in a mountain crevasse, is another Lysefjord highlight. Cruises begin at Stavenger, the area’s biggest town.
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1. Steinkjerringa/Steinkjerringa
2. Solspeilet - The Norwegian Stonehenge
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4.5 based on 7 reviews
3. Broken Column
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4.0 based on 26 reviews
Reviewed By PaulS13108 - Stavanger, Norway
Anthony Gormley´s famous iron statues look you straight in the eye when you least expect them to be there. They are truly beautiful. Stavanger would not be the same without them.
4. Mollebukta
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4.0 based on 30 reviews
Bicycle over to visit the impressive monument Swords in Rock. From the village centre, continue along the shores of Mosvatn lake, then along Rv510 towards Sola. Mollebukta is a popular recreational area, especially in summer. Around 30 min. bicycle ride each way.
5. Haraldshaugen - Norway's National Monument
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4.0 based on 104 reviews
Snorre's sagas of the kings mention the site where Harald Fairhair is buried. In the nineteenth century it was believed the place described by Snorre had been located. This is where the national monument of the unification of Norway was erected in 1872, during the millennial celebrations of Norway's unification into one kingdom. The monument is located 2km north of the town centre.
6. Swords in Rock
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4.0 based on 1,006 reviews
At Hafrsfjord we find the monument Swords in Rock. It was here Harald Harfagre fought a battle that united Norway into one kingdom in 872 AD. The monument represents peace, unity and freedom. The Viking swords' hilts are modelled on swords found in various parts of the country. The monument was made by Friz Roed (1928-2002) and unveiled by King Olav in 1983. The monument can be reached by bus nr. 29 from the centre of Stavanger.
Reviewed By 761eirikh
This beautiful art installation of three large viking swords embedded in the rock is set there to commemorate a large viking battle that took place in 872, which Harald Harfagre won and thereby united Norway into one kingdom.
