Every Picture Tells a Story November 2017
ReykjavikReykjavík Icelandic is the capital and largest city of Iceland. It has a latitude of 64°08' N, making it the world's northernmost capital of a sovereign state, and is a popular tourist destination.[6] It is located in southwestern Iceland, on the southern shore of Faxa Bay. With a population of around 123 300 (and over 216 940 in the Capital Region),[3] it is the heart of Iceland's cultural, economic and governmental activity. Reykjavík is believed to be the location of the first permanent settlement in Iceland, which, according to Ingólfur Arnarson, was established in AD 874. Until the 19th century, there was no urban development in the city location. The city was founded in 1786 as an official trading town and grew steadily over the next decades, as it transformed into a regional and later national centre of commerce, population, and governmental activities. It is among the cleanest, greenest, and safest cities in the world.[7][8][9] We did not have the best weather on our visit to Iceland. It was a short stop over and would be worth considering again. Very expensive but a wonderful place to visit.
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Hallgimskirka is a Lutheran perish church |
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Old Reykjavik |
Hallgimskirka is a Lutheran perish church |
Modern Reykjavik |
Modern Reykjavik |
Harpa |
Modern Reykjavik |
Harpa is a concert hall and conference centre in Reykjavik |
Harpa |
Reykjavik sunse |
Harpa |
Harpa |
Rescue conference at Harpa |
Harpa at night |
Reykjavik sunset |
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