Photo: Breidablikk Mansion

Breidablikk Mansion

The mansion Breidablikk was built by the architect, Henrik Nissen, in 1881. The owner was the merchant and ship owner Lars Berentsen, one of the leading businessmen in Stavanger at that time.

Breidablikk is uncommonly well preserved, both the interior and exterior, and offers the public a vivid insight into the lifestyle of the middle class in Norway at the end of the 1800s.

The house was built in the Swiss style with touches of romantic and gothic influences. The interiors are amongst the richest and best preserved examples we have of the historic style, including furniture in the gothic, rococo, baroque and other contemporary styles. The buildings and the interiors demonstrate high quality workmanship.

In addition to the main building, the old main house and barn from 1852 still stand. The barn contains an exhibition of farming equipment and horse-drawn vehicles. The park is in the English style, containing curved paths and exotic trees, which are also well preserved.

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Family portraits.
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The dining room
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