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Alþingi - Parliament House
Parliament House, which stands on Austurvöllur square, was built in 1880–81. Two annexes have been added to the original building, Kringlan (the Rotunda) in 1908and Skálinn in 2002. The garden of Parliament House is Iceland's oldest public garden. Dating from 1893–95, it was largely the work of parliamentarian/bank director Tryggvi Gunnarsson. In 1867 Althingi resolved to mark the millennium of…
Reykjavík in 72 hours
What can you do in Reykjavík with 72 hours of your time? Well, a lot! We've put together an itinerary to help you make the most of your time in Reykjavik, Iceland — with 72 hours - 3 whole days - to spend in the city. You have an excellent chance to see and experience the culture, cuisine and character of the capital of Iceland, Reykjavík city. Let's dive deeper.
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There is so much to see here in Reykjavík. There are monuments and historical buildings in the city centre and all kinds of interesting museums and galleries spread around the capital
11 Little Known Facts About Reykjavík
Reykjavík is Iceland’s charming and vibrant capital that’s brimming with artefacts, historical buildings, and fun activities that give you deeper insight into the country’s culture, history, nature, and language.
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Despite being a relatively small city there is so much to see and do in Reykjavík!
Reykjavík in 48 hours
We’ve put together an itinerary to help you make the most of your time in Reykjavík, Iceland — even if you only have 2 days - 48 hours - to spend in the city.
Alþingisgarðurinn parliament park
Behind the Parliament House is a beautiful and peaceful garden, which is mostly surrounded by a high stone wall. The park is the oldest Icelandic public park that has been preserved in its original form since 1894. The park is a nice location to sit down on a bench and observe the environment. In Alþingi in 1893, a proposal was made on how to spend the money that had been collected in the…
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Check out all the things you can see and do here in Reykjavík, there is just so much to see and do!
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Welcome to Reykjavík! - a city to recharge, restore and refuel. It's a city surrounded by incredible nature - but at the same time, a city full of life, beaming with creativity
Top Free Things To Do In Reykjavík
Reykjavík can easily be enjoyed on a budget. However, it's worth mentioning that the best bang-for-the-buck is the Reykjavík City Card, which offers free access to all major museums, swimming pools and art galleries in the city. Read more about it HERE.