Cultural sightseeing in Iceland. What to visit - museums, temples, castles and palaces
Relatively small Iceland has an incredible number of interesting places that must be visited by every tourist interested in the history and culture of the country. The National Museum of Iceland in Reykjavik keeps a huge collection of antiques and artifacts from the time of the settlement to our days. These are paintings, national costumes, ancient sculptures of gods, decorations, weapons, furniture, documents, and much more. The museum carefully stores its exhibits, allowing all comers to get acquainted with the heritage and history of Iceland. On the ground floor, there is a souvenir shop and a cozy cafe.
Despite its external severity and coldness, Iceland is ready to offer an amazing pastime for tourists with children. Lagafellslaug Water Park in the …
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There are many places of religious significance in Iceland. Landakotskirkja in Reykjavik is one of the main attractions of the city. This magnificent Catholic church is a high-rise neo-Gothic structure that has been open to believers since 1929. Numerous arches inside the church create an unusual effect of flying and striving towards heaven. Here you can see the statue of St. Thorlak, the patron saint of Iceland, a statue of Christ carved from cedar wood, and a wonderful 14th-century statue of the Virgin Mary. A Lutheran church with a high tower in Reykjavik, Hallgrimskirkja, is located in the heart of the city. It is dedicated to Hallgrímur Pétursson, a famous Icelandic poet of the 17th century. It houses a Sunday school, art exhibitions, and organ concerts. One can reach a 74.5-meter-high church tower by elevator to admire the beautiful view of the city. In front of the church stands a statue of the Viking Leifur Eiriksson, the first European to set foot on America.
Tourists visiting Iceland at any time of the year will definitely witness one of the many Icelandic holidays or festivals. The descendants of the …
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Those wishing to touch the recent history should head to the Höfdi House dating back to 1909. Originally it was the home of the French consul, later the famous house was visited by Churchill and Marlene Dietrich, and in the 1980s, Reagan and Gorbachev met here to put an end to the Cold War. Besides its historical significance, the house is also known for its beauty. It is rumored that the first owner eventually moved out of the house because of the ghost of a woman who has been living here for many years. While the house can only be explored from the outside, it is still used for official events.
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Ellidaey Island
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Those who want to stay away from the bustling cities and oppressive manifestations of a civilization have to go to Iceland, to the island of Ellidaey. It is located in the Atlantic Ocean in the Vestmannaeyjar archipelago. The area of this tiny picturesque island is about 0.5 square km. If you look at the island from afar, it resembles a large hill with a steep slope. The place attracts travelers with its peaceful surroundings and picturesque scenery.
The island has formed about 5 000 years ago after an eruption of a volcano. For several hundred years, people have been living in its territory. They have being engaged in cattle breeding and fisheries. However, already by 1930, all the locals left the island and today it is uninhabited. The island is home to many birds. Watchers come … Read all
The island has formed about 5 000 years ago after an eruption of a volcano. For several hundred years, people have been living in its territory. They have being engaged in cattle breeding and fisheries. However, already by 1930, all the locals left the island and today it is uninhabited. The island is home to many birds. Watchers come … Read all
Surtsey Island
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In Iceland, there is also a place that is highly undesirable to visit. That’s the Surtsey island. It was formed quite recently, during the eruption of an underwater volcano in 1963. The site immediately caught the attention of scientists. For more than 50 years, it remains a place of scientific experiments and studies. The island is 2.7 square km. For scientists, it is a visual model of the appearance of the volcanic island and origin of the life on it.
Now, the scientists observe how the life is developed on the island. The first bacteria has colonized it in only a few hours after the onset of the volcanic pumice over the water. Access to the island is prohibited to unauthorized persons, although it doesn’t show a direct threat to life and health. Casual visitors can jeopardize the … Read all
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Now, the scientists observe how the life is developed on the island. The first bacteria has colonized it in only a few hours after the onset of the volcanic pumice over the water. Access to the island is prohibited to unauthorized persons, although it doesn’t show a direct threat to life and health. Casual visitors can jeopardize the … Read all
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In September 2022, the Sommerro hotel in Oslo will start operating in a carefully restored 1930s Art Deco building. This building is a true landmark of Frogner, a historic neighborhood of the Norwegian capital. A multi-million-dollar renovation carefully turned the largest preservation project in Norway into a modern hotel with 231 rooms, including 56 residences. Preferred will open five more hotels in 2022, namely, The Wall Street Hotel in New York, Amrit Ocean Resort & Residences on Singer Island (Florida, the US), TOA Hotel & Spa in Zanzibar, Pendry hotel in Washington, and Pendry Park City hotel in Utah. Read this
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