Photo courtesy of Ragnar Th/Visit Reykjavík
Welcome to Reykjavik
Reykjavik, a city of some 230,000 people (two-thirds of the entire population of Iceland), is the world’s most northerly capital and a popular base for outdoor adventure in one of the world’s most scenic destinations. Come explore the capital area through these beautiful photos.
Photo courtesy of Ragnar Th/Visit Reykjavík
Wonders of Iceland
The Perlan Museum, also known as The Pearl, ranks among the capital’s most recognizable landmarks, thanks to its distinctive hemispheric mirrored dome. The high-tech, immersive exhibits inside introduce visitors to many of the geological wonders of Iceland – glaciers, volcanoes, sea cliffs and ice caves.
Photo courtesy of Ragnar Th/Visit Reykjavík
A day in the park
Austurvöllur Park sits at the heart of downtown Reykjavik. The Icelandic parliament, Alþingi, sits beside the park – it’s one of the oldest parliaments in the world. In summer, the park becomes one of the most popular places in town for a picnic. Keep an eye out for the statue of Jón Sigurðsson, Iceland’s national hero and leader of its independence movement.
Photo courtesy of Ragnar Th/Visit Reykjavík
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