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Lyse Abbey

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Lysekloster 5215, NorwayMap
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  • DuncanTCH
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    Medieval ruins in the heart of Norway

    We stopped by Lyse Abbey while we were traveling back into Bergen from Lysoen (see that review...great place). Literally, this is a ruin on the side of the road fenced off with a small gate and chick...

    Reviewed on Jul 7, 2018
  • HowlnBubba
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    Even Norway's ruins are great!

    There are a lot of standing, preserved buildings in Norway that are as much as 1,000 years old, and they give a wonderful glimpse of history. When they have ruins, it's usually for a reason. Here it...

    Reviewed on Jul 3, 2018
  • KarolaRS
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    The place of 'light'- LYSE

    Beautiful ruins of the Cistercian monastery, with a lovely courtyard and loads of green space around! Apparently, the name "Lyse" derived from the Lysefjorden, "the fjord of light", near which the bui...

    Reviewed on Aug 20, 2016
  • 29KevinB29
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    Well preserved and maintained

    There are not many sites of historical significance which can still be seen today around Os. However the abbey is one which does. It is well maintained and easily accessible. You can drive right up to...

    Reviewed on May 19, 2016
  • larsleander
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    Information and beautiful

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    The ruins are very easy to reach through the attractive street. This also makes a very short visit worth the journey. With information tables you can learn a lot about the gesc...

    Reviewed on Jul 23, 2017

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