North Cape, panorama-360 - Norway
North Cape - a steep cliff that rises approximately 307 meters straight up from the Arctic Ocean
The North Cape (Norwegian: Nordkapp) is a steep cliff rising approximately 307 metres straight up from the Arctic Ocean and located on the island of Magerøya in northern Norway, within Troms and Finnmark county. The view from the top is extensive and dramatic, especially during the midnight sun, which can be seen here from mid-May to late July. During the winter months, the location can instead offer the northern lights. The North Cape is often marketed as the northernmost point on the European mainland, although technically it is not – the true northernmost point is Knivskjellodden, which is a few kilometres west of the North Cape. Despite this, the North Cape is more accessible and has become a very popular tourist destination. The name "North Cape" was given to the place by the English explorer Richard Chancellor as early as 1553. For several centuries, the North Cape has fascinated travelers, scientists and adventurers. Today, North Cape is a well-developed tourist destination with a visitor center – Nordkapphallen – which contains exhibitions, a cinema, souvenir shop and restaurant. There is also a large globe sculpture that has become a well-known landmark and a popular photo spot. Every year, tens of thousands of tourists from all over the world come here to experience the feeling of standing "on top of Europe".
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