Bryggen
series of Hanseatic commercial buildings in Bergen, Norway
Bryggen (Norwegian for the Wharf), also known as Tyskebryggen (the German Wharf), is a series of Hanseatic commercial buildings found on the eastern side of the fjord coming into Bergen, Norway. Bryggen is on the UNESCO list for World Heritage sites. The name has the same origin as the Flemish city of Brugge.
| UNESCO World Heritage Site | |
|---|---|
 Bryggen in Bergen, built after 1702 | |
| Location | Bergen Municipality, Bergen, Norway |
| Criteria | Cultural: (iii) |
| Reference | 59 |
| Inscription | 1979 (3rd Session) |
| Area | 1.196 ha (128,700 sq ft) |
| Website | www |
| Coordinates | 60°23′50″N 5°19′23″E / 60.39722°N 5.32306°E |
  Location of Bryggen in Norway | |
