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The Stavanger region has many scenic attractions, among them the Lysefjord, Sola beach and the world famous Preikestolen ("the Pulpit Rock"). Stavanger is a university city and home to a number of institutions of higher education and research. In 2008 Stavanger and Sandnes were designated European Capital of Culture. In 1969 the first oil field was discovered at Ekofisk south in the North Sea, which made the Stavanger Region a key player in the Norwegian economy. Today, Stavanger is Europe's oil and energy capital, and the main source of income for the locals comes from working in the petroleum sector. This industry attracts different nationalities to the region, making it a highly international destination. The city centre of Stavanger is quite compact, which makes it easy to reach most attractions on foot. Old Stavanger offers Europe's best preserved wooden house settlement, consisting of more than 170 white wooden houses. On your walk you can easily stop by some of the city's many..