The small town of 50,000 located in southeastern Norway is a true historical gem. It was founded as Borg in 1016 by Viking King Olav Haraldsson and has been transformed over the years to reach a population of 50,000 in 2005.
The small town of 50,000 located in southeastern Norway is a true historical gem. It was founded as Borg in 1016 by Viking King Olav Haraldsson and has been transformed over the years to reach a population of 50,000 in 2005.
Ivano-Frankivsk now lies within Ukraine, but was once a Polish city. In the 17th century, Andrzej Potocki settled here with his family and founded the town of Stanislaviv. In the 1960s, the city was named after the famous writer, Ivan Franko.
Ivano-Frankivsk now lies within Ukraine, but was once a Polish city. In the 17th century, Andrzej Potocki settled here with his family and founded the town of Stanislaviv. In the 1960s, the city was named after the famous writer, Ivan Franko.