Stavanger Viking Swords Monument - a photo on Flickriver

            In Stavanger, Norway there is an area near the seashore where a tremendous battle took place back during the age of the Vikings.  This battle apparently helped unify the country.  These swords are 10 meters tall.

From Stavanger-Web.com
Three enormous bronze swords stand monument to the battle of Hafrsfjord in the year 872, when Harald Hårfagre  (Fairheaded Harald) united Norway into one kingdom. The monument was designed by Fritz Røed (1928 - 2002) from Bryne, just south of Stavanger. It was unveiled by Norway's King Olav in 1983.

The swords, which are about 10 meters tall, stand for peace and unification. One sword is larger than the others. This was Fairheaded Harald's sword. The swords are planted in solid rock - representing peace.

The swords can be found at Møllebukta which is a bay area on the southern shore of Hafrsfjord. The name "Møllebukta" derives from "mølla" (mill) and "bukt (bay). There used to be a corn mill here. Today the area is one of Stavangers most popular recreational areas.

Taken in: Norge / Rogaland Fylke / Stavanger (show map)

Taken on: May 23, 2009

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Camera: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi, f/3.5, 1/500 sec, 28mm, ISO 100 (more info) (hide info)

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