Central Western Europe Kingdom of Norway Norway Stavanger Stavanger is one of Norway's oldest cities. It emerged in the 12th century during a period of population growth and increasing urbanization throughout northern Europe. The earliest Christian impulses in Norway came to Stavanger region through contact with the rich Christian, European culture. This flourished during the Viking era. The Byfjorden and Gandsfjorden run along the east side of the city. The municipality of Stavanger is located in a coastal landscape, bordering the sea to the west and Boknafjorden in the northeast. Stavanger Kingdom of Norway june 2015 The city of Stavanger is closely linked to the sea and water, with five lakes (including Breiavatnet, Stora Stokkavatnet, and Mosvatnet) and three fjords (Hafrsfjorden, Byfjorden, and Gandsfjorden). Norway Stavanger, 18.06.2015. Norway Stavanger, 18.06.2015. Norway Stavanger, 18.06.2015. Sea and water form the landscape, providing a shoreline rich with vegetation and wildlife. Norway Stavanger, 18.06.2015. Norway Stavanger, 18.06.2015. Norway Stavanger, 18.06.2015. Norway Stavanger, 18.06.2015. Norway Stavanger, 18.06.2015. Norway Stavanger, 18.06.2015. Norway Stavanger, 18.06.2015. Norway Stavanger, 18.06.2015. Norway Stavanger, 18.06.2015. Norway Stavanger, 18.06.2015. Norway Stavanger, 18.06.2015. Norway Stavanger, 18.06.2015. Norway Stavanger, 18.06.2015. Norway Stavanger, 18.06.2015. Norway Stavanger, 18.06.2015. Norway Stavanger, 18.06.2015. Stavanger Cathedral (Norwegian: Stavanger domkirke) is Norway's oldest cathedral and the seat of the Bishop of Stavanger who leads the Diocese of Stavanger. The church is situated in the centre of the city, in the borough of Storhaug. There are several parks and green spots in Stavanger municipality, both in the city and beyond. Norway Stavanger, 18.06.2015. Central to the town is the city lake which is in turn surrounded by the city park, built as the city's first urban park in 1866-1868. Between the city park and the bay is located Kielland garden, which got its name because the poet Alexander Kielland's house at the time was here. Norway Stavanger, 18.06.2015. Norway Stavanger, 18.06.2015. Norway Stavanger, 18.06.2015. Norway Stavanger, 18.06.2015. Norway Stavanger, 18.06.2015. Norway Stavanger, 18.06.2015. Norway Stavanger, 18.06.2015. Norway Stavanger, 18.06.2015. Norway Stavanger, 18.06.2015. Norway Stavanger, 18.06.2015. Norway Stavanger, 18.06.2015. Norway Stavanger, 18.06.2015. Norway Stavanger, 18.06.2015. Norway Stavanger, 18.06.2015. The climate is maritime mild temperate (marine west coast - cfb) and rather windy, with all monthly temperature averages above freezing. Norway Stavanger, 18.06.2015. Norway Stavanger, 18.06.2015. Norway Stavanger, 18.06.2015. Norway Stavanger, 18.06.2015. Norway Stavanger, 18.06.2015. Norway Stavanger, 18.06.2015. Norway Stavanger, 18.06.2015. Norway Stavanger, 18.06.2015. Norway Stavanger, 18.06.2015. Norway Stavanger, 18.06.2015. Norway Stavanger, 18.06.2015. Norway Stavanger, 18.06.2015. Norway Stavanger, 18.06.2015. Norway Stavanger, 18.06.2015. Norway Stavanger, 18.06.2015. Norway Stavanger, 18.06.2015. Norway Stavanger, 18.06.2015. Norway Stavanger, 18.06.2015. Norway Stavanger, 18.06.2015. Norway Stavanger, 18.06.2015.