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11.04.2020
Tjornin, Reykjavik Tjörnin (Icelandic pronunciation: [ˈtʰjœ(r)tnɪn], The Pond) is a small, prominent lake in central Reykjavík, the capital of Iceland. Most visitors to the city pass along its shore, as it is situated in the city centre next to the Reykjavik City Hall and several...
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10.04.2020
Old Harbour, Reykjavik The Old Harbour in Reykjavik is a beautiful and historic part of the city, which was built between 1913 and 1917 and has been completely renovated in recent years to become one of the most beautiful places in Reykjavik where you can eat, go shopping or just wander and admire the views...
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10.04.2020
National Gallery of Iceland The National Gallery of Iceland (NG) is an art museum in Reykjavík and contains a collection of Icelandic art. The gallery features artwork of famous Icelandic artists and artwork that helps explain the traditional Icelandic culture. Founding The National Gallery of...
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10.04.2020
Reykjavik Art Museum Reykjavik Art Museum (founded in 1973) is the largest visual art institution in Iceland. It occupies three locations in Reykjavík; Hafnarhús by the old harbour (64.1490°N 21.9406°W), Kjarvalsstaðir by Klambratún (64.1378°N 21.9135°W) and...
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09.04.2020
Culture House, Reykjavik Safnahúsið (the Culture House), formerly Þjóðmenningarhúsið, is an exhibition space in Reykjavík, Iceland, which houses an exhibition, Points of View, drawn from various national museums and other cultural institutions....
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09.04.2020
Icelandic Phallological Museum The Icelandic Phallological Museum (Icelandic: Hið íslenzka reðasafn), located in Reykjavík, Iceland, houses the world's largest display of penises and penile parts. The collection of 280 specimens from 93 species of animals...
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09.04.2020
Harpa (concert hall) Harpa is a concert hall and conference centre in Reykjavík, Iceland. The opening concert was held on May 4, 2011. The building features a distinctive colored glass facade inspired by the basalt landscape of Iceland. History Harpa was...
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08.04.2020
The Settlement Exhibition, Iceland The Settlement Exhibition Reykjavík 871±2 is an exhibition on the settlement of Reykjavík, Iceland, created by the Reykjavik City Museum. The exhibition is based on the archaeological excavation of the ruin of one of the first houses in...
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08.04.2020
National Museum of Iceland The National Museum of Iceland (Þjóðminjasafn Íslands) was established on 24 February 1863, with Jón Árnason the first curator of the Icelandic collection, previously kept in Danish museums. The second...
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08.04.2020
Hallgrimskirkja Hallgrímskirkja ( Icelandic pronunciation: [ˈhatl̥krimsˌcʰɪr̥ca], church of Hallgrímur) is a Lutheran (Church of Iceland) parish church in Reykjavík, Iceland. At 74.5 metres (244 ft) high, it is the largest church in Iceland and...
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