Holmeegenes was built as a pleasure spot in the 1860s with a combined residential and operational building. It represents urban history, architectural history, garden ... read more
Ole Bull Museum Lysøen is the former summer residence of the Norwegian violin-virtuoso Ole Bull (1810-1880). The villa was built in 1873. The composer often invited ... read more
Oscarsborg Fortress, dating back to the 17th century, was military territory until 2003 when the island was made a publicly available resort. The fortress is ... read more
Utstein Monastery, dating back to the 11th century, is Norway’s only preserved medieval Augustinian monastery. Today it is a museum, conference centre and venue for ... read more
The villa Breidablikk, built in 1881, was commissioned by Lars Berentsen, a leading merchant and ship owner in Stavanger. Breidablikk gives a good idea about the local ... read more