Jewel of the Seas — Walking Molde, Norway

A small park separates Strandgata and Romsdalsgata as you approach Molde Cathedral. If you look north from Strandgata you’ll see the charming building pictured above. Today that apparently old structure houses a driving school. But turning your attention to the left and the building you just passed you’ll see some fun architectural details:

And, yes, that little park I mentioned is worth a few minutes of your time:

Let’s take a closer look at that copper dome at the driving school:

From here you’re only minutes from the impressive belltower of the Molde Cathedral:

I love church belltowers. Even modern ones such as this. Take a gander at the spiral staircase leading to the bells:

Of course, it wouldn’t be a belltower without bells. And the ones here look quite impressive:

By now Strandgata has become Storgata as we continue west. We’re approaching the Molde Rådhus (City Council) building:

And it is in the area of the municipal council building that you’ll find a sculpture:

That’s not the only sculpture near here, however. Right across the street, in the lower market place near the fjord, is this piece entitled Jazzgutten:

Head south through the lower market place on Torget and hook a right along the fjord. If you do, you’ll soon come across charming little waterfront shopping/dining/residential district:

On this week’s Fun Photo Friday I’ll present some Molde favorites, then next week it’s on to Tromsø, Norway. Until then I’ll leave you with one last photograph:

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