Aalesund
/ (Norwegian ˈoːləsun) /
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noun
a variant spelling of Ålesund
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Example sentences from the Web for Aalesund
Not far from Aalesund was the castle of Rollo, the conqueror of Normandy.
Northern Travel|Bayard TaylorThe remains of the great Vikings castle are still shown at Aalesund, in Norway.
Paris and its Story|Thomas OkeyAalesund is another island port, smaller than Christiansund, but full as picturesque.
Northern Travel|Bayard TaylorThe remains of the great Viking's castle are still shown at Aalesund, in Norway.
The Story of Paris|Thomas Okey