Today we are back in the centre of Bergen. We are at a square called Torgalmenningen. It is the main square in the city and is often called "The heart of Bergen". Most of it was built in the 20s and 30s after a great fire destroyed a large part of of this area in 1916. During the the last decade or so much of this square has received a much needed renovation. New benches were of course included.
The benches are made of granite and wood with some supporting steel structures
They are back to back, and there are quite many of them
And they are being used...
My own interest in benches were initiated by the sites published by PERBS and Kerri and the site published by Malyss. Also, others have shown an interest in the subject, so I have started to take photos of benches when I "stumble" across one and post them on Fridays.
It is not a "proper" meme, but if anyone else would like to join me in publishing benches on Fridays (or any other day for that matter), they are of course welcome to do so. I have therefore not made a blog roll, but visits to my former posts (see archives in the sidebar), to the previous mentioned sites and to Gerald's site Ackworth Born, Gone West (he keeps a small tab of benches he finds on his way) might be profitable.
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Wonderful pictures Runee, I didn't understand the top one at first now it all makes sense.
What a beautifully shiny bench! I love the way the buildings are reflected in the seat.
(I've got a bench post again this week!)
What a clever way to do it back to back! Saves on materials but not so sure I would want to lean back if the other side was also occupied. Interesting benches! I wonder if they would be hot in summer and cold in winter tho? Did you try them?
My bench is up -- it's Memorial benches actually. Drop by and see them!
Det første bilde ditt Rune var bare helt mega!!!! så stilig, just loved it...
Og benk kommer herfra igjen snart også. Ha en flott fredag min venn.
Those ones are made to last long! they seem indestructible..
The "heart" of Bergen seems to be a very pleasant place.
These look very modern.... I would be more than happy to sit back on one of these and watch the world go by..
If you get the time Rune nip over here and see my Bath Bench
Tom
These look very modern.... I would be more than happy to sit back on one of these and watch the world go by..
If you get the time Rune nip over here and see my Bath Bench
Tom
I still haven't got around to getting shots of benches, but I must say that these photos are an inspiration. Love the way you've laid them out in a contextual fashion.
I love this idea! I will keep a look out for benches in France! See you soon!
Dxx
Granite and wood! So naturally elegant together. Beautiful benches.
My wooden ones are now posted. Come take a seat. :)
Good to see these in the sunshine - the rain was bouncing off them when we were there!
Nice shot, the granite and wood gives it that Norwegian identity.
Steinbenker kan være urbane også :) Solide og fine å se på, men fy så kalde å sitte på om vinteren!
Solide saker de benkene,og så var det jo plass til mange der.Sikkert velkomment for slitne føtter etter en handlerunde i Bergen.
Ha ei riktig god helg.
Her har de laget noen slitesterke benker som vil vare og gi hvile til slitne ben i mange, mange år. Og bildene var utrolig flotte! Ha en riktig fin helg Rune.
The modern ones look to be very cold and hard but I see they are being used. The photography is excellent as usual.
Thanks for visiting my blog Pick a Peck of Pixels and commenting on the Flat Ear squirrel sitting in the snow, eating a peanut.
Denne benken var kjent:-) Flott bilder, og det første var knall. Ha ei god helg!!
They are such sturdy looking benches and look like they'll still be there a hundred yeas from now.
Mine will not last so long and is at http://eastgwillimburywow.blogspot.com/2009/08/for-children-bench.html
Du har steinbenk du også! De var kjempestilige! Likte godt at de hadde med litt tre også. Det første bildet falt veldig i smak, fikk meg jo til å lure på fortsettelsen! :)
Mitt bidrag er lagt ut nå!
Ha en flott helg!
A nice long set of benches to accommodate many people to take in the beautiful views.
My benches are up.
I love the first photo. If you get a close-up right, it can really make for an interesting picture. Good work.
Sydneshaugen sist, og Torgalmenningen nå. Jeg liker benkene dine, RuneE!!!
Ha en flott helg.
PS det første bildet var supertøft. Først trodde jeg du stod på toppen av trappene ved Johanneskirken og tok bilde nedover rekkverket...
You know I've seen that bench plenty of times, but like always; it's so great and special to see it through your lens.
RennyBA's Terella
"What is it?" I ask myself at the first picture. I refuse to scroll down until I've had a good scrutiny of it. "It can't be a bench," I think. I gave up! And of course it is a bench! You caught me again Rune. I think we were in the square you included in your post, but I'm a little fuzzy on it. Have to back and have another look at our photos.
RuneE, I have been 3 times in Bergen and that view is wonderful...U get to show a romantic view of the mountain and sky.
Congrats, dear
Have a nice weekend
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Nå har jeg fulgt forslaget ditt og laget sv/hv utgave av benken min :)
Takk for ytterligere tips :) Jeg har ikke drevet noe særlig med etterarbeid av bilder og kan nok lære litt der.
Lovely photos capturing the amazing Scandinavian light enjoyed for a brief time in the summer.
Beautiful shots !! Really fantastic..Great post..Unseen Rajasthan
Hi Rune, bet they are a bit chilly to sit on if you have shorts on.lol.
Great captures of these COOL Benches.
I like these double sided benches...very sleek and clean lines too.
Aren't those an interesting design? Striking contrast to the colors of the city.
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