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.
J.P. EVERETT, blve_16, and 26 other people added this photo to their favorites.
J.P. EVERETT 48 months ago | reply
Very nice!
blve_16 48 months ago | reply
very nice
ice freeze / Farewell 48 months ago | reply
awesome and stunning perspective !
Michael | Ruiz 48 months ago | reply
10 meters?!? Wow! Nice capture and framing!
stevedougan 48 months ago | reply
Great shot, thanks for the background.
TXCanonGrl 48 months ago | reply
Very nice!! Also love the history that you gave :)
hotes trinkets/DaydreamingKat 48 months ago | reply
Such a cool shot! Thanks for sharing!!!
Wendy van Yperen 48 months ago | reply
Nice.
May B Knott 48 months ago | reply
interesting find - like how you framed your shot here
Benissiva Calling (slow, but around ) 48 months ago | reply
Nice picture of these reallly monumental sculptures! And interesting story behind it.
Matteo Allegro [www.matteoallegro.com] 48 months ago | reply
Great shot...remembers to me when I was there!
digitalrob70 48 months ago | reply
Fab.
Seen on your photostream.
shirlanka 46 months ago | reply
Extraordinaria fotografia! Magnificas espadas escandinavas!
VladimirovaS 39 months ago | reply
Jim, thank you for the great photo and info.
I like it very much.
The symbol and the message are awesome.
I use it on my Facebook note today.
Happy Easter!:-)
EHdlM 33 months ago | reply
More heavy metal than an axe rain!