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Itinerary ideas for Reykjavík
There is so much to do in Reykjavík! With many museums, art galleries, nature spots, activities, shops and restaurants, it's easy to keep busy. But don't worry we've put together a few itinerary ideas which you can use to help explore our beautiful city!
Culture Night opens with the unveiling of a sculpture by Rafael Barrios!
Reykjavík Culture Night 2013 will be officially launched on 24 August at 12.30 p.m. with the unveiling of a sculpture by the American artist Rafael Barrios at Höfðatún. The Mayor of Reykjavík, Jón Gnarr will unveil the work, Obtusa. Last winter nine sculptures by Barrios were exhibited along a Park Avenue, New York attracting great attention and admiration. The location of the Obtusa in Reykjavík…
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Hafnarfjörður
Get off the beaten track and take bus number 1 from downtown Reykjavík for 20 minutes to Hafnarfjörður. Harbour Village is perfect to explore on foot, with free museums, curious little jewellers, cafés, boutiques and galleries.
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Richard Serra opening tomorrow
Three exhibitions will be opened at Reykjavík Art Museum, Hafnarhús on Thursday 21 May at 5 p.m. Áfangar by Richard Serra, Process and Pretense Magnús Sigurðarson and bears;truths... by Kathy Clark.The exhibition Áfangar by Richard Serra( b. 1939) in Hafnarhús includes 19 drawings of the environmental work Áfangar made by Serra in 1990 at Viðey Island , in oil pastel on paper, and presented to…
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Dining in Reykjavík
Despite the capital's relatively petite size, there is certainly no shortage of restaurants, cafés and bars around the city!
Before you visit Reykjavík
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