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Travel with Rick Steves

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Exploring Viking Heritage in Scandinavia

This chapter examines Viking history and noteworthy attractions in Norway, including the Viking Ship Museum's future transformation into the Museum of the Viking Age. It highlights alternative Viking sites across Scandinavia, emphasizing the cultural value of authentic artifacts and unique architectural gems like stave churches. Through reflections on modern connections to Viking roots, the chapter illustrates how ancient traditions remain influential in contemporary Scandinavian culture.

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