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Rjukan waterfall

Rjukan-Notodden Industrial Heritage Site2015

UNESCO World Heritage

UNESCO World Heritage

Hydropower projects, the rise of the industry, transportation routes and the development of the urban communities of Notodden and Rjukan. Waterfalls, such as Rjukanfossen (picture), were a prerequisite for building the power plants that supplied the new industry.

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  • Title: Rjukan waterfall
  • Creator: Rjukan-Notodden Industrial Heritage Site
  • Date Created: 2015
  • Location Created: Norway
  • Rights: Ingelinn Kårvand/Norsk Industriarbeidermuseum
  • Location: Norway
  • Inscription Criteria: Criteria: (ii)(iv)
  • Date of Inscription: 2015
  • Category of Site: Cultural site
UNESCO World Heritage

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