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Christiansund, 1854. Creator: Unknown
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Christiansund, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Christiansund, 1854. Interesting Norwegian seaport...The town is built upon three islands, and forms almost a circle around its beautiful land-locked harbour. In entering from the sea, not a house is to be seen, until the narrow passage between the islands is passed, when the town bursts upon the view. The three islands are so irregular upon the surface, that scarcely an two houses stand exactly upon the same level. They are all of wood, and coloured with red ochre. The trade of the town consists chiefly of stock-fish, exported to Spain and Italy'. From "Illustrated London News", 1854
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This photograph, taken in 1854, showcases the picturesque Norwegian seaport of Christiansund. The town is uniquely situated on three islands, forming a near-perfect circle around its stunning land-locked harbor. Upon approaching the harbor from the sea, the town remains hidden, revealing itself only after passing through the narrow passage between the islands. The irregular terrain of the islands adds to the town's charm, as no two houses stand at the same level. All structures are constructed of wood and coated with red ochre. The primary trade of Christiansund revolves around the export of stockfish to Spain and Italy. This photograph, published in the "Illustrated London News" in 1854, offers a glimpse into the past, providing a window into the geography and culture of this fascinating Scandinavian coastal town.
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