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The first permanent settlement in Iceland by Norsemen is believed to have been established in Reykjavík by Ingólfur Arnarson from Norway around AD 870; this is described in Landnámabók, or the Book of Settlement. Ingólfur Arnarson is said to have decided the location of his settlement using a traditional Viking method; he cast his high seat pillars (Öndvegissúlur) into the ocean when he saw the coastline, then settled where the pillars came to shore.
The first permanent settlement in Iceland by Norsemen is believed to have been established in Reykjavík by Ingólfur Arnarson from Norway around AD 870; this is described in Landnámabók, or the Book of Settlement. Ingólfur Arnarson is said to have decided the location of his settlement using a traditional Viking method; he cast his high seat pillars (Öndvegissúlur) into the ocean when he saw the coastline, then settled where the pillars came to shore.
"Wild" bunny in Reykjavik, Iceland.
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Konzertgebäude 'Harpa' in Reykjavik. Architektur: Henning Larsen, Fassadengestaltung: Olafur Eliasson.
Reykjavík, Iceland (est. 1786, pop. 200,000), 1st settlement c. AD 870 • Architecture of Iceland
• view from intersection of Suðurbugt & Geirsgata (Streets) looking toward the Reykjavik Fish Restaurant building (1907), Tryggvagata 8
Three photos from a trip to Iceland a few years ago. This Cathedral is well worth the visit. You can go up to the top to see a great view over Reykjavik.
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Reykjavik, on the coast of Iceland, is the country's capital and largest city. It's home to the National and Saga museums, tracing Iceland’s Viking history. The striking concrete Hallgrimskirkja church and rotating Perlan glass dome offer sweeping views of the sea and nearby hills.(wiki)
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Reykjavik, Iceland; six massive tanks filled with hot water from underground geothermal sources provide the entire city with hot water for heating homes and other purposes. On top of the tanks is a huge glass dome that houses a revolving restaurant, a smaller cafe, shops and an observation deck offering panoramic views of the city.
I went to Iceland for New Years! I'm not that much of an intrepid traveler but did this trip with "Road Scholar" who handled the details. This is me looking out to Reykjavik Harbor (I set up the shot and had my traveling companion press the shutter)
Reykjavik Harbour
Summer 2012
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