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Dominating dramatically the Reykjavík city skyline and providing a stunning backdrop to the capital area is the impressive Mount Esja, a popular destination for day-trippers, 914 metre high.
The fishing trawler þorunn Sveindottir (Thorunn Sveindottir) getting fresh paint dry docked in Reykjavik, Iceland. #TorunnSveindottir #VE-401 #Trawler #Reykjavik #Iceland
Harpa the icelandic Opera and Concerthall opened in 2011. A wonderful piece of Artwork. The glass has different colours at the different times of a day, inside you can play everything, because the acoustic can be changed... a mustsee in Iceland and landmark for Reykjavik
Panorama of Reykjavik seen from slightly below Steinn. Don't believe the multitude of Iceland photos with sunshine and blue sky. This is true Icelandic weather.
The ascent starts from the parking place in the lower left at sea level. While I had to stop several times being afraid of getting a heart attack if I don't, a handful of Icelandic trail runners were running up or down the hill like it were an ordinary jogging spot.
Inside the bell tower at Hallgrimskirkja in Reykjavík, Iceland. Shot with a Rokinon 12mm F2.0 @ f/16, distance ∞. lens in manual mode with camera set to lens off. #Reykjavík #Iceland #Hallgrimskirkja #church #bell #BellTower
A B&W inside the Hallgrimskirkja Bell Tower. Shot with a Rokinon 12mm F2.0 lens in manual with camera set to lens off. F/20 distance unknown.
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... ist eine moderne Kirche mit auffallendem und ausgefallenem Kirchturm, der fast überall in Reykjavik zu sehen ist und an dem man sich sehr gut in der Stadt orientieren kann. Im Innern besticht die Kirche durch ihre angenehme Helligkeit und klare Gliederung im neugotischen Stil. Die Kirche wird zu ihren Öffnungszeiten von Touristen geradezu geflutet.
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... is a modern church with a striking and unusual steeple, which can be seen nearly everywhere in Reykjavik and which is a good orientation point in the city. Inside, the church is pleasantly bright and clearly structured in neo-Gothic style. The church is flooded by tourists during its opening hours.
Il Sun Voyager (Sólfar in islandese) è una scultura iconica situata lungo il lungomare di Reykjavík. Creata dall'artista Jón Gunnar Árnason, è stata inaugurata il 18 agosto 1990 per celebrare il 200º anniversario della città. La scultura, realizzata in acciaio inossidabile, rappresenta una nave dei sogni, un'ode al sole e simboleggia la speranza, il progresso e la libertà.
The Sun Voyager (Sólfar in Icelandic) is an iconic sculpture located along the waterfront of Reykjavík. Created by artist Jón Gunnar Árnason, it was unveiled on August 18, 1990, to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the city. The sculpture, made of stainless steel, represents a dream boat, an ode to the sun, and symbolizes hope, progress, and freedom.
Day 12 From Knarrarholt to hotel Arnarhvoll in Reykjavik.
Roads 32, 31, 35, 351, 36, 360, 36, 1. Length :120 km
The roads to Reykjavik are getting busier and the area flatter, greener and less exciting.
There are some highlights along the way that are definitely worth checking out.
-The Kerið Volcanic Crater lake (road 35). It is 55m deep and 170-270 m wide. The water is aquamarine and the surrounding walls are red and green. You can walk around the crater and you can enter it too.
-Another point of interest is the Þingvellir national park(road 36).Here you can walk in the rift valley that marks the boundary between the North American and the Eurasian tectonic plates.
-The Nesjavellir Geothermal Power Station (road 435, side road of360), the second-largest geothermal power station in Iceland. It also delivers around 1,100 litres of hot water 82–85 °C per second serving the space heating and hot water needs of the Captital Region. A lot of steam en a beautiful orange landscape.
Our hotel Arnarhvoll in Reykjavik is located opposite Harpa, a concert hall and conference center. For me is Harpa the most beautiful building in Iceland both inside and out.
In 2013, the building won the European Union Prize for Contemporary Architecture for its excellent architecture with the glass facade inspired by Icelandic nature. The facade is made up of many three-dimensional glass and steel elements in basalt form. Similar mirror elements can be found in the ceiling. When it is dark, light is projected on the facade of the building. It creates a magical light show reminiscent of the Northern Lights or the beautiful light and colors reflected in the sky at different times of the year when the weather changes.
Harapa was designed by architect Henning Karsen from Copenhagen and with Batterlid arkitektar Hafnarfjördur
Artist Olafur Eliasson designed the glass façade together with the architects.
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#5692 as I was for 5 days in Covid quarantaine in Iceland, I explored the cycling paths around Reykjavik also looking for my way on the cycling paths to where I was going to have my 2nd test after which I could travel around, anyway the cyclingpaths were beautiful in natural surroundings ,couldnt resist to photograph this waterfall