Bryggen (Norwegian pier, wharf) is a historic neighborhood located northwest of the city of Bergen, Norway, located on a pier on the eastern shore of the fjord where the city sits. Until World War II, the name of the neighborhood was Tyskebryggen (German pier).Bryggen was the quarter of the Hanseatic League merchants, established there in 1360. Throughout history, Bryggen, with its wooden buildings, has suffered several fires Today, a quarter of the buildings date from after the fire of 1702 the rest are more recent. Some stone cellars dating back to the 15th century are preserved. After the fire of 1955, a museum and several wooden houses in the old style were built in the affected area A very controversial brick hotel was also built.
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