Bryggen, the old Hanseatic wharf, is Bergens most famous sight and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, a row of colourful wooden buildings lining the harbour that recall the citys medieval role as a major trading post of the Hanseatic League. Wandering the narrow passages between the leaning timber facades, with their shops, museums and restaurants, is like stepping back in time. Bryggen is the historic and visual heart of the city and its most iconic landmark.