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Stavanger, Norway
Stavanger is the fourth largest city in Norway, and has been called the Petroleum Capital of Norway. Starting in the 1880s, industry grew in Stavanger, primarily based on treatment and exports of fish and fish-products. In the 1960s, exploratory oil-drilling in the North Sea changed the economic situation for Stavanger. With its good harbor and plane connections, Stavanger was well-positioned to take advantage of the increased activity. Stavanger and its region, along with Liverpool, United Kingdom, have been selected as a European Capital of Culture for 2008.

Ålesund, Norway
In 1904, much of Alesund was destroyed by fire, but the town was quickly rebuilt in the period’s popular Art Nouveau style. Soaring turrets, spires and beautiful ornamentation adorn the buildings throughout Alesund, giving it a distinctive flair and earning the town a revered architectural reputation. Explore its many attractions, such as the spectacular Art Nouveau Centre museum, scenic Town Park, and Atlantic Sea Park, one of Europe’s largest aquariums. For a look at modern Norwegian woodworking, visit the impressive Gallery Cylindra. Many of Alesund’s squares feature sculptures commemorating significant events, including the town’s rich fishing history and Norway’s contribution to World War II. Buy exquisite Norwegian fashions, jewelry, leather handbags, tapestries and glassworks. Alesund offers a wealth of restaurants serving everything from Norwegian seafood delicacies to international gourmet fare, ranging from Japanese to Italian.

Hammerfest, Norway
High up in the least populated and northernmost part of Norway, Hammersmith is a modern outpost on the island of Kvaløya that’s undergone a stirring rebirth. Visit the Museum of Reconstruction to learn the stories of those forced to evacuate during World War II and the town’s dramatic restoration after its razing by the retreating German army. Admire the Hammerfest Kirke (Church), built in 1961, designed to mimic the shape of traditional Norwegian fish-drying racks. Get a souvenir membership pin from the Royal & Ancient Polar Bear Society and watch for reindeer as you hike to the summit of Mount Salen for panoramic fjord views.

North Cape (Honningsvåg), Norway
The world’s northernmost village, Honningsvag is the gateway to the North Cape. It is a completely modern fishing harbor set in a land of forests, fjord waters, and crashing waterfalls. The Cape is 20 miles from Honningsvag across a stark and rocky tundra landscape, where large herds of reindeer graze on sparse grasses in the summer. This desolate terrain dotted with small lakes is the only area in Norway where landscape and vegetation are genuinely arctic in character.

Harstad, Norway
Above the Arctic Circle, picturesque Harstad, the cultural capital of Northern Norway, is located on the country’s largest island. A major commercial and shipping hub, the port city mixes modern architecture with old, and is alive with festivals in the summer. Historic trading posts, such as Røkenes Farm and Sandtorgholmen Hotel take guests back in time with their centuries old buildings, fantastic culinary experiences and genuine hospitality. Favorite day trips include the 13th-century Trondenes Church and the nearby Heritage Center; or exploring the Grytøy – Bjarkøy – Krøttøy archipelago by bicycle. And for those looking to get away from it all, the surrounding areas offer mountain trails, both gentle and challenging, amid pristine forests and lakes overlooking majestic fjords.

Bodo, Norway
Located on a stretch of coastline in northern Norway, Bodo is an extraordinary place. Take a tour on a fast passenger boat through the impressive archipelago or fish in the world’s strongest tidal current, Saltstraumen. The Norwegian Aviation Museum displays famous Spitfire, the Twin Otter and the U-2 spy plane and the Nordland Museum is housed in one of the oldest buildings in Bodo and depicts the history of the region from 1816 to the present day. Visit the Gothic Bodo Cathedral, also called Nordland Cathedral, famous for its beautiful stained glass and tapestries, as well as rose window that illuminates the interior.

Trondheim, Norway
Norway’s history is written in the buildings and monuments of Norway’s first capital and third largest city, Trondheim. The Sagas tell us how King Olav Tryggvason of Viking fame founded the city on this ice-free fjord in 997, mesmerized by the winding Nidelva River and lovely forested hills. The timbered architecture of the beautiful 11th-century Nidaros Cathedral is actually built over the tomb of St. Olav, and even today, Norwegian kings are crowned within its massive nave.

Molde, Norway
Molde is affectionately known as the City of Roses for its lush, flower-filled gardens. Situated by the Romsdalsfjord, Molde is renowned for its beautiful surroundings and wonderful views. For the best view of this charming fjord city, journey to the Varden viewpoint where you can see all of the 222 mountain peaks from the Mold Panorama. Be sure to visit the Romsdal Museum to view its collections, libraries, local history archives and bunad (the Norwegian national dress) production. And witness the Mardalsfossen waterfall and feel the hairpin bends of Trollstigen mountain road.

Nordfjordeid, Norway
Proof that not all fjords are created equal, Nordfjordeid is a sensory overload of blue glaciers, majestic mountains, fertile valleys, and deep lakes – Norway at its wildest best. Visit Briksdal Glacier inside Jostedalsbreen National Park for a photo opportunity of a world-famous glacier arm set amid waterfalls and high peaks. Ride the Loen Skylift for predictably spectacular views of the fjords below. Villages that date back to Viking times abound, but the region’s most famous historical treasure is a full-size (100 feet long, 20 feet wide) replica of the ship of a Viking king called the Myklebust. Based on remains found in a burial mound excavated in 1874, this pride of a nation is displayed at Sagastad knowledge center.

Amsterdam, Netherlands
As capital cities go, Amsterdam is small in comparison. It has a reputation for free-spirited and very liberal lifestyles. Some might call it Europe's most "radical" city, but one cannot deny the beauty of Amsterdam and its rich history. Amsterdam is a cultural center of Europe, as exemplified in its more than 140 art galleries and 40 museums. In addition, it is famous for its baroque architecture, canals, and cobblestone streets where the favored mode of transportation is the bicycle.

Antwerp, Belgium
The two most recurring sights in Antwerp are the works of local sculptor Peter Paul Rubens and hands, which adorn everything from the town flag to the local Belgian chocolates. The hands' symbolism is explained at Brabo Fountain in Grote Market Square, which depicts the soldier that severed the hand of a mythical giant who bullied the townspeople by taking tolls. Antwerp is also known for its beautifully preserved Gothic and Baroque architecture, which includes the Cathedral of Our Lady, a masterpiece of lace work in stone on Groenplaats public square.