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The travelers coming to the largest settlement on Svalbard, Longyearbyen love to go for sightseeing in Longyearbyen. The place Longyearbyen has been named after John Munro, the American entrepreneur who founded the neighboring coal mine as well as the town as the head of the Arctic Coal Company. The travelers coming to this place can still see the mountain sides as well as the roadsides littered with mines and the equipments associated with it. But in spite of being one of the chief coal mining areas of Svalbard, Longyearbyen is fast catching up as an important tourist destination. While in Longyearbyen make it a point to go for sightseeing in Longyearbyen as you will get a clear insight into the lifestyle of the residents along with their traditions and cultures.
If you are planning for Longyearbyen tours then you must make it a point to spend some quality time as there are lots to see and do here. The Longyeasrbyen tourist attractions include museum apart from the picturesque sights in and around the town. Besides going on sightseeing in Longyearbyen you can take part in a host of activities around the place. The local people as well as the travelers coming in from different parts of the world prefer to visit the church which is situated above the town. Whenever you visit the church you are going to find cookies and coffee being served to you. The cozy environment which you find at the church will melt your hearts and make you come back to it again.
One of the major paces of interest which you will get to see on your Longyearbyen travel is the Svalbard Museum, Svalbard Science Centre which is placed at the end of the main street. The museum was re-opened in the year 2006 in the new premise which is quite large. The museum has on display the history of the archipelago and the various exhibits showcasing the arctic flora and fauna. The Svalbard Gallery, Nybyen is another frequently visited place in Longyearbyen where you will get to see the works of the artists both of the past as well as the present time. The artists' workshops which are located adjacent to the gallery are also visited by the tourists where they can see how the contemporary Norwegian artists work.
travel.mapsofworld.com provides information on the Sightseeing in Longyearbyen.
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