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Bergen became the capital of Norway in the 13th century and was the largest city in the country for the next 600 years. Bergen is famous for its spectacular setting beside the famous Fjords - Sognefjord, Hardangerfjord and Geirangerfjord.

Edvard Grieg lived in the house on Troldhaugen with his wife Nina from 1885 until his death in 1907. Bergen is a city in South West Norway, on the Atlantic Ocean, and Troldhaugen is not far from Bergen. After Griegs death, Nina only spent a few weeks every summer at Troldhaugen. In 1919 she sold the house.

In the salon of the house you will see Edvard's Steinway grand-piano. It was a gift from friends for the couple's Silver-wedding, and it is still used for concerts in the villa. You may also see the small cabin where Grieg used to compose his music. Not far from there, in a little cave in the rock, 5 meters above the ground, lays the grave of Edvard & Nina Grieg, facing the water.

Every year, in late May and early June, Bergen holds its International Music Festival which attracts performers and events from all over the world.

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