Nordic history
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This article describes old towns and other remnants in the Nordic countries from the unification of Sweden, Norway and Denmark in the 11th century, to the Industrial Revolution of the mid-19th century.
UnderstandThough Norway, Finland and Iceland became independent countries only during the 20th century, the Nordic countries have, in many ways, been forerunners for the creation of the nation-state.
DestinationsNordic old towns were largely untouched by the World Wars, except parts of Finland and some towns in Norway. As in many other countries in Europe, many city centres were redeveloped in the post-war period.
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- Photo: Svein Harkestad, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons