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Bilstadhuset
Some 92 homes, nearly two-thirds of the original town, were gutted by fire in 1843, after which Egersund was reconstructed with wide streets to thwart the spread of future fires. Most buildings in the old town date from this period. The Bilstadhuset still has its original timberwork and includes a sailmaker's loft upstairs.
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Dalane Folkmuseum
The Dalane Folkmuseum is divided into two parts. The more interesting main section features eight historic timber homes at Slettebø, 3.5km north of town just off the Rv42. The other section is the Egersund Fayance Museum, a walkable 1.5km northeast of town.
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Egersund Fayance Museum
The Egersund Fayance Museum is located a walkable 1.5km northeast of town. It displays the history and wares of Egersund Fayance, the ceramic and porcelain firm which sustained the entire district from 1847 to 1979. The more interesting main section of the exhibition features eight historic timber homes at Dalane Folkmuseum, Slettebø, 3.5km north of town just off the Rv42.
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Egersund Kirke
There has been a church in Egersund since at least 1292. The cute, current manifestation, Egersund Kirke dates back to the 1620s; the carved altarpiece, a depiction of the baptism and crucifixion of Christ by Stavanger carpenter Thomas Christophersen and painted by artist Peter Reimers, dates back to 1607 and the baptismal font is from 1583. The cross-shaped design, intimate balconies and wonderfully decorated pew doors are all worth lingering over.
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Skrivergården
Strandgaten, a street of timber houses constructed after 1843, is well worth a stroll. One house - Skrivergården - was built in 1846 as the home of the local magistrate Christian Feyer. The small town park opposite served as his private garden - half his luck.
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Strandgaten 43
Strandgaten 43 is arguably more beautiful than Strandgaten 58 (Skrivergården) and has what's known as a 'gossip mirror' which allowed the inhabitants to keep an eye on the street.
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Varberg
Fine views over the town centre are to be had for those who climb to the summit of Varberg, the hill with the prominent TV mast. The path to the top takes about 20 minutes from the centre of town.
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