
Hallgrimskirkja Church
Hallgrímstorg 101, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland, Reykjavík
The architecture of Hallgrimskirkja church is inspired by natural lava formations. It took 40 years to complete this imposing structure. Besides unusual architecture, the church offers a dramatic pano...

Kopavogur swimming pool
Borgarholtsbraut 17, Kópavogur
Kopavogur swimming pool is one of the most popular swimming pools in Iceland and is among the largest in the country. In 2008 it was for the most part renewed. Now there are three swimming pools in...

Sheriff Skuli Magnusson
Kirkjustræti, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland, Reykjavík
Sheriff Skuli Magnusson (1711-1794) Named: “The Father of Reykjavik” treasurer Skuli Magnússon was one of the main supporters of the “Innréttingar”, and campaigned in their favor throughout their exis...

King Christian IX
Lækjargata, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland, Reykjavík
King Christian IX Ruled Denmark from 1863 to 1906, known as “The Grandfather of Europe” with so many of his descendant’s becoming royalty. In 1874 he issued a new constitution for Iceland, a compromis...

Austurvöllur Plaza
Austurstræti, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland, Reykjavík
Arguably the true heart of the city Austurvollur (east field) used to be much bigger than it is today. When farmers rode into the city for business they left their horses at Laekjartorg Square and put...