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Unusual Attractions in Larvik

The Rakke Compass

What might look like a cliffside sacrificial altar at first glance is actually a stone compass pointing to cities and lighthouses all around the world.

Minnehallen: The Hall of Rememberance

The Hall of Rememberance.

Mølen

Mysterious man-made rock piles form an ancient cemetery on this rocky beach in Norway.

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Sandefjord Museum

Europe's only museum solely dedicated to the history of whaling still has a fully-functioning whaling ship.

8 miles from Larvik

Sti For Øye

Art becomes an enchanting part of the environment at this wooded sculpture park.

17 miles from Larvik

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Capitoline Wolf Statue

A statue that would be at home in Rome can instead be found in the heart of Norway's oldest city.

20 miles from Larvik

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