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 The seaward approach to Molde is dominated by the sixteen-storeyed Rica Seilet Hotel.
The seaward approach to Molde is dominated by the sixteen-storeyed Rica Seilet Hotel.
Three of "the Great Four" Norwegian authors spent time, stayed or lived in Molde. The Lady from the Sea is also set in the city of Molde (although there are no direct references in the play, the geographical descriptions matches perfectly). Other authors from, or with strong bonds to Molde, include Edvard Hoem, Nini Roll Anker, a dear friend of Bannlyst (1985–87), and also to singer/songwriter Ane Brun.
Festivals
Every mid-July, Molde is host to the oldest and one of the most reknowned international jazz festivals in Europe, Moldejazz. Artists such as Miles Davis, BB King, Ray Charles, Eric Clapton, Van Morrison, James Brown, Bob Dylan, Santana, Paul Simon, Joe Cocker, and Lauryn Hill have performed at the jazz festival.
Every August, Molde and Nesset host an international literature festival, the Bjørnson Festival.
Additionally a number of smaller and shorter festivals are held annually, such as blues and roots festivals, and a watersports festival.
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Molde hosts a variety of sports teams. Most notably the football team, Molde F.K.[3], playing in the Norwegian Premier League. The team is holder of two national championships (1994 and 2005), and numerous appearances in European tournaments, including the UEFA Champions League. The club was founded in 1911, during Molde's period of great British and Continental influx, and was first named "International", since it predominantly played teams made up from crews of foreign vessels visiting the city.
In addition to a number of international players, the city has also produced several skijumpers, cross-country and alpine skiers of international merit.
Other sports include the local Molde S.L.K, one of the best in Europe, as well as S.K. Træff, with a team in the Norwegian first divisjon of women's S.K. Rival, the mother club of olympic alpine skier Andrine Flemmen.
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