Post on 12-Jul-2015
1900 - Before the fire
The old town of Ålesund was destroyed
by fire in the very beginning of the 20th
century. Substantial international aid
flowed in, including large amounts from
Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany, hwo used
to take holidays in Ålesund. This allowed
for the town to be rebuilt in the best
modern style of the time.
After the fire, only 230 houses were remaining
in Ålesund. A remarkable effort from the
local population, travellers from near and far
and other contributors, the town was rebuilt
already in 1907. A new town rose phoenix-like
from the ashes - in the distinctive Art
Nouveau style - a remarkably homogenous
architecture: a striking, local interpretation of
Art Nouveau concentrated in a limited area.
In only three years, morethan 320 Art Nouveaubuildings were constructedside by side in a compactcentral area, creating whatis perhaps Europe's mostcomplete Art Nouveaucityscape
Like a Norwegian Venice the beautiful town of Ålesund has water on all sides, canals, bridges, and a stunning architecture
Jugendstilsenteret - The Art Nouveau Centre of Norway.
Swan at the entrance of The Art Nouveau Centre (Jugendstilsenteret) in Ålesund. Originally the Swan Pharmacy
Entrance to the Art Nouveau Centre. Architect: Hagbarth Schytte-Berg, 1905-1907.
The dining room in the former Swan Pharmacy
Stairway and glass windows in the former pharmacists apartment in the Swan Pharmacy. Architect: Hagbarth Schytte-Berg, 1905-1907.
A typical ornamentation found in downtownAlesund.
The Devold Villa and its stunning stained glass door
Balcony at Jugendstilsenteret
Alesund sunflowers
Lorchenesgata 2 – The Ålesund General Workers' Union buildingYear of construction: 1906
Wrought iron balconies
The architects were inspired by international -especially German - influences, as well as by National Romanticism
Alesund’s architecture ischaracterized by turrets, spires, medieval-romanticfrontages, and other touchesthat give the city a distinctstyle.
Stone Faced. Alesund's architecture pays tribute to Nordic mythology and other elements.
This city block, with facades following the curved street, is characteristic of the city.
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