Which Norwegian town on the west coast has the old wooden wharf Bryggen, listed by UNESCO?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Bergen
- Step 1: The wooden buildings stand along the harbour. Step 2. Bryggen in Bergen was a Hanseatic trading post and was listed in 1979. Answer: Bergen. Why not the others: Ålesund, Haugesund and Molde are other west-coast towns.
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