Waldehuset Museum
Alesund, Norway
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- Type
- Tourist attraction in Ålesund, Norway
Visitor information
- Address: Fjellgata 2, 6003 Ålesund, Norway
- Official website: http://waldehuset.com/
People also ask
What house didn't burn Ålesund?
A miracle house in the heart of Ålesund Against all odds, Waldehuset stood untouched while the city around it lay in ruins, and today it remains one of Ålesund's most distinctive cultural landmarks.
What event nearly destroyed the Norwegian city of Ålesund in 1904?
Ålesund was almost completely destroyed by a devastating fire in 1904, leaving over 10,000 people homeless. Instead of rebuilding what was lost, the city was reborn in beautiful Art Nouveau (Jugendstil) style - stone by stone, detail by detail.
Is Ålesund Art Nouveau?
However, the town of Ålesund should be on the architecture buff's travel itinerary. After all, it is known as the Art Nouveau town, which is not a title that is easily earned.