DRAMMEN MUSEUM
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DRAMMEN MUSEUM
For those interested in history and exciting old things, Drammen has a lot to show. Drammens Museum, Buskerud County Museum is centrally situated in the city. Here you will find a lot of interesting items and valuable historic exhibits. Located at Marienlyst from around 1770. Regional Museum and Gallery for Buskerud is a traditional and medium sized summer residence with an intact inner garden. The main building is a hall way building. Drammen formerly was the largest sailing vessel harbour in Norway and the Maritime Department of Drammen Museum contains a large collection of sailingship pictures.
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CITY LIFE and ATMOSPHERE
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CITY LIFE and ATMOSPHERE
Drammen has a long tradition as meeting place and commercial centre for a rich region. You will never be bored on a walk through Drammen. Starting from the two market squares, linked by a bridge, you are bound to have a great day. In central Drammen alone are 40 eating places, ranging from small cafes two elegant restaurants, whose menus will satisfy any needs, from simple dishes to Norwegian specialities and special menus from several countries.
You can listen to concerts and other entertainment on a walk across the square, or just sit down by St. Hallvard´s Fountain, a pretty specimen relating the history of the local saint. Jazz lovers will find out that Drammen is a little New Orleans. Drammen´s unique theatre has been rebuilt after a tragic fire, staging performances not to be found elsewhere, including matines throughout the summer season.
Should you be art hunting, to enjoy it or maybe to buy an exclusive piece of art, Drammen Art Society (Kunstforening) runs a first-class gallery where special exhibitions take place throughout the year. Several other galleries welcome visitors, and the shops offer a wide selection of goods Drammen is an "airy" town, with parks, qreen areas and a lot of flowers. The open air pools at Marienlyst Sport Centre attract both young and old during the summer. |
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Church
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BRAGERNES CHURCH
Bragernes Church erected in new gothic style and located in the heights towards the hill. It was consecrated on 12 July 1871. Its well known altarpiece withe the Resurrection by Adolph Tidemand has been copied in around 70 churches in Norway. The beautiful carillon was donated by former Drammen citizens on the occasion of the town anniversary in 1961. It has 35 bells.
FJELL CHURCH
A practical working church including a bright, open church hall, an office wing and big and small meeting rooms where young and old gather for variorus activites. The church is situated on high ground with a free view of Drammen and the Fjord. Open on weekdays 10 am - 12 noon.
KONNERUD CHURCH
Konnerud Church is designed by architect Hanstein. Consecrated in 1858. Altarpiece painted by Niels Dahl, Christiania. Open by arrangement.
KONNERUD NEW CHURCH
Konnerud New Church is a modern working church, consecrated in October 1996. Open by arrangement.
SKOGER CHURCH
Skoger Church is designed by architect C. Agthe neo-Gothic style. Consecrated in 1885. Open by arrangement.
SKOGER OLD CHURCH
Skoger Old Church is a medieval church built 1150-1200. Open by arrangement with Skoger historielag (historical society).
STØMSGODSET CHURCH
Strømsgodset Church is designed by architect Chr. Grosch, built in 1843. The altarpiece "The Resurrection" was painted by Axel Ender. There is service every Sunday and holiday.
STRØMSØ CHURCH
Strømsø Church is the largest wooden church in town with 920 seats, was consecrated on 6. May 1667. It was raised on the initiative of Daniel Knoff, the "town father" who is buried in the splendidly restored crypt under the church. The altarpiece, depicting the institution of the Sacrament, is a work form 1667 by the Netherlands painter Karel van Mander. The candles in the wonderful chandeliers from Lubeck are lit on chruch festival days. Open Monday-Friday 10 am - 12 noon, the crypts 12 - 1 pm.
TANGEN CHURCH
Tangen Church is comprises two main parts: a three-aisled basilica from 1854 (architect H. E. Schirmer) and an addition from 1992 (T. Fossen). The church has a high, spired west tower.
ÅSSIDEN CHURCH
Åssiden Church was built in 1967. Altar decoration by Finn Kristensen. Open Monday - Friday 10 am - 12 noon. |
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