Hakon's Hall is one of historic sites worth to see in Bergen. It‘s situated not far from the fish market, in the center of Bergen. This magnificent stone building was constracted between 1247 and 1261. It was erected by King Hakon for his son's wedding, it was restored after World War II when its roof was obliterated. With its base of 37 x 16,4 m and its 3 floors, the Hakon's Hall is the largest secular medieval building extant in Norway. It was constructed of local stone, and the corners, window and door casings were of worked soapstone.