Bergen is located on the west coast of Norway, not only a famous concentration of ancient buildings, but also the only example of Hanseatic League overseas merchants, it is also a valuable relics of the initial stage of urban development and Nordic wood architecture. Bergen is Norway's second largest harbor city. The King of Norway built the capital here in 1070. German merchants in the 12th century controlled the real trade power here. Bergen became a major trade place for East and West and prospered. The East City has a German merchant hall built in the 14th century and was once the residence of German merchants. Therefore, it is called "German Pier".