Alesund, Norway, is one
of 14 cities in Europe, which has been recognized as a collection of Art
Nouveau. This is a style of decorative art and architecture are very popular
between the 1800 and 1900.
Alesund is home to more
than 800 Art Nouveau buildings in the center of the city and attracts thousands
of tourists every year. However, the area is also popular for its natural
beauty.
One of the most popular
is Aksla Mountain. If you go upstairs, you'll be treated to a breathtaking view
of the Alps and the city of Ålesund Sunmore.
Other unusual sites,
including the lighthouse, in 1876 on the island of Godoy and Sunmore museum
where you can see the traditional Norwegian buildings, built in a historic ship,
an old merchant ship and a replica Viking ship.
Alesund city itself is
one of the largest fishing harbors in the western part of Norway and has a
population of about 40,000 people. There are two nearby fjords, Geiranger and
Nærøy, both listed as World Cultural Heritage.
Many buildings in the
city that borders the canal Alesundet beautiful, decorative display with a
tower and mythical creatures.
Alesund hard times had
experienced when the fire broke out, destroyed in 1904, nearly 1,000 homes and
leaving most of the homeless. It is noteworthy that only one person lost their
lives since the tragedy.
German Kaiser Wilhelm
II, the people, by helping shipments of building materials. Many skilled
carpenters and architects go to Alesund to find a job, and it was rebuilt in
the last three years and is an Art Nouveau style of modern Europe, at this
moment in history.
Art Nouveau was
transformed in the first place as Europe developed into an industrial economy
from an agriculture. It also led to art furniture, art and new interior. Some
states have their own version of this form of art, and Norway is one of them,
but also by the style of German architects and local levels trained in Germany
affected.
