- Also, Alesund became such an Art Nouveau town, maybe a bit by chance. As it happened, a devastating fire ravaged in January 1904.
- Ålesund has mountains and fjords and attracts tourists to its appealing port town. As well as seeing the fjords it is also a good destination for getting active.
- An amazing walking tour of Art Nouveau town Alesund. ... Lovely little town with attractive views around every corner. The port area is particularly attractive.
- Ålesund, Norway definitely lives up to its name being an art nouveau town. It is also a hidden gem as it is more peaceful and quiet with less tourists.
- Ålesund's architectural splendor is the result of a massive fire in 1904 that destroyed 800 of the town's old timber houses.
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- At the time of the fire, Ålesund was a young city that from around 1850 expanded rapidly from the small trading post at the present centre of the town.
- In Ålesund town park there are a variety of plants and trees, and the famous 418 steps long staircase leading up to Mount Aksla is also to be found here.
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