Øvre Holmegate - The colourful street - Architecture in Stavanger, Stavanger

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A colourful street in the centre of Stavanger where all buildings have been painted in fresh and vibrant colours.

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This is perhaps the most colourful street in all of Norway, and is often referred to as Stavanger's 'Notting Hill'. The area experienced a renaissance in 2005 when hairdresser Tom Kjørsvik envisaged doing something totally unique with it. All the houses along the street were painted in different hues, in accordance with a colour scheme suggested by the artist Craig Flannagan. As you wander along Øvre Holmegate, you will find several niche shops as well as charming cafes and pubs.

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Eric Kristian S
Jessheim, Norway
Fresh and modern city impression!
Sunday, 2nd August 2020
Of course a colorful experience. Nice atmosphere, informal and modern. We had coffee and loved it. Worth a visit when you are walking the streets of Stavanger. Read full review
John C
Jorpeland, Norway
Nicest Street in Stavanger
Wednesday, 5th August 2020
A lovely, colourful street with great bars and coffee shops. Nicest street in Stavanger. Would recommend Bøker og Børst for coffee and Cirkus for beers. Read full review
milliehe
Sarpsborg, Norway
Must Visit
Saturday, 29th August 2020
Really nice street with houses of all the colors of the rainbows. Lots of restaurants and shops there and close by. Must see place. Read full review

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