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The Norwegian town of Porsgrunn impresses with the perfect mix of proximity to the coast, urban life and rural flair. It is an ideal starting point to discover the rural south of Norway and the urban east of the country.
Population: 36,526
Location: on the Norwegian south coast in the province of Vestfold og Telemark
Language form: Bokmål
Currency: Norwegian Krone NOK
The first mention of Porsgrunn by name can be dated to the 16th century. Here the city was reported in a work about the Kingdom of Norway.
Porsgrunn generated a strong growth in the 17th century, as the city was a timber transshipment point and the port also gained in importance. As a result, Porsgrunn became a thriving market town.
In 1885, the Porsgrund Porselænsfabrik porcelain manufactory, which is known throughout the country to this day, was founded on the German model. The factory and the associated museum are popular tourist attractions in the city.
in 1929, heavy industry has become an important economic branch of the city. The factories are mainly located on the Herøya Peninsula, which is located southwest of the center. This is now the largest industrial site in Norway.
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