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St. Mary's Church (Mariakirken):
Dating from the 12th century, this is
Bergen's oldest building. It's closed through 2015 while a 100-million-kroner
renovation is underway. This stately church of the Hanseatic merchants has a
dour stone interior, enlivened by a colorful, highly decorated pulpit.
• In front of the church, the boxy, modern building houses the excellent
Bryg-
gens Museum
,
which provides helpful historical context for the Hanseatic
Quarter we're about to visit. The museum's outstanding
Bryggen Walking
Tour
is your best bet for seeing this area (see “Tours in Bergen,” earlier.)
