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Røros Mining Town

Norway
Date of Inscription: 1980
Criteria: (iii)(iv)(v)
Municipality of Røros, Sør Trøndelag County
N62 34 35.0 E11 23 24.0
Ref: 55

Brief Description

The history of Røros, which stands in a mountainous setting, is linked to the copper mines: they were developed in the 17th century and exploited for 333 years until 1977. Completely rebuilt after its destruction by Swedish troops in 1679, the city has some 80 wooden houses, most of them standing around courtyards. Many retain their dark pitch-log facades, giving the town a medieval appearance.
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