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with mainland Europe, Fredrikstad was vulnerable to waterborne assaults. The Old Town
began life as a military enclave, which could be readily defended against Swedish ag-
gression and attacks. The perimeter walls, once defended by 200 cannons, now consist of
grassy embankments that make for a very pleasant stroll. The narrow, cobbled streets have
been similarly preserved and are still lined with picturesque 17th-century buildings, many
of which remain occupied today.
