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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Going shopping in Iceland, one must first set oneself a certain goal, so as not to get confused, because this small country has supermarkets, large …
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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.