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I have just got back from an amazing trip to Iceland. Don't know quite where to start with all my photos so the best way is just to go from the beginning I suppose! This stunning building is the Harpa concert hall on the dockside at Reykjavik. It is an incredible structure and at light it lights up with a sequence of coloured lights right across the facade of the building. If you look closely you can see a bench - so Happy Bench Monday everyone!
The first permanent settlement in Iceland by Norsemen is believed to have been established at 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 Norse method; he cast his high seat pillars (Öndvegissúlur) into the ocean when he saw the coastline, then settled where the pillars came to shore. Steam from hot springs in the region is said to have inspired Reykjavík's name, which loosely translates to Smoke Cove (the city is sometimes referred to as Bay of Smoke or Smoky Bay in English language travel guides).[10][11] The original name was Reykjarvík with an additional "r" that had vanished around 1800.[12]
Reykjavík is not mentioned in any medieval sources except as being covered by farmland, but the 18th century saw the beginning of urban concentration. The Danish rulers of Iceland backed the idea of domestic industry in Iceland that would stimulate much-needed development on the island.[citation needed] In 1752, the King of Denmark, Frederik V, donated the estate of Reykjavík to the Innréttingar Corporation; the name comes from the Danish language word indretninger, meaning institution. The leader of this movement was Skúli Magnússon (is). In the 1750s several houses were built to house the wool industry that was to be Reykjavík's most important employer for a few decades and the original reason for its existence. Other crafts were also practised by the Innréttingar, such as fisheries, sulphur mining, agriculture, and shipbuilding.[13]
The Danish Crown abolished monopoly trading in 1786 and granted six communities around the country an exclusive trading charter, Reykjavík was one of them and the only one to hold on to the charter permanently. The year 1786 is regarded as the date of the city's founding; its 200th anniversary was celebrated in 1986. Trading rights were still limited to the subjects of the Danish Crown, and Danish traders continued to dominate trade in Iceland. Over the following decades, their business in Iceland expanded. After 1880, free trade was expanded to all nationalities and the influence of Icelandic merchants started to grow.
Perlan (isl. die Perle) ist ein Warmwasserspeicher in Islands Hauptstadt Reykjavík. Er wurde von Ingimundur Sveinsson entworfen und 1991 eröffnet. Von hier aus wird die Stadt mit Warmwasser versorgt, auch die im Winter beheizten Gehwege und Straßen.
Perlan befindet sich am Hügel Öskjuhlíð südlich des Stadtzentrums beim Flughafen Reykjavík. An der Stelle befanden sich schon mehrere Jahrzehnte lang Warmwasserspeicher. Nach Plänen, die bis in das Jahr 1930 zurückreichen (ursprünglich von Johannes Kjarval entwickelt), wurden die sechs Aluminiumtanks mit einer Glaskuppel überdacht. Lampen erzeugen die Illusion eines Sternenhimmels, Spiegel reflektieren den Himmel und so öfter auch Polarlichter in das Innere des Gebäudes. In dem Gebäude wurde zudem ein künstlicher Geysir errichtet, der alle paar Minuten ausbricht.
Einer der Tanks wurde trockengelegt und beherbergte bis 2014 ein Saga-Museum. Am Dach der Tanks befindet sich eine Aussichtsplattform, die einen Blick über Reykjavík und weit in das Land hinein erlaubt. Im obersten Stockwerk befindet sich ein Drehrestaurant, so dass man beim Essen ebenfalls den Rundblick genießen kann.
Seit Juli 2017 befindet sich im Gebäude das Museum der Naturwunder Islands mit einem künstlichen Gletscher samt Eishöhle,ein Planetariums sowie weitere Ausstellungen zur isländischen Natur entworfen und gebaut von Susan Christianen und Johan Larsson.
Quelle: Wikipedia
Perlan (Isl. The Pearl) is a hot water tank in Iceland's capital Reykjavík. It was designed by Ingimundur Sveinsson and opened in 1991. From here, the city is supplied with hot water, including the winter-heated walkways and roads.
Perlan is located on the hill Öskjuhlíð south of the city center at the airport Reykjavík. Hot water tanks were already in place for several decades. According to plans dating back to 1930 (originally developed by Johannes Kjarval), the six aluminum tanks were roofed with a glass dome. Lamps create the illusion of a starry sky, mirrors reflect the sky and more often also auroras into the interior of the building. The building also has an artificial geyser that breaks out every few minutes.
One of the tanks was drained and housed a saga museum until 2014. On the roof of the tanks is a viewing platform, which allows a view over Reykjavík and far into the country. On the top floor there is a revolving restaurant, so that you can also enjoy the panoramic view while eating.
Since July 2017, the building of the Museum of Natural Wonders of Iceland with an artificial glacier and ice cave, a planetarium and other exhibitions on Icelandic nature designed and built by Susan Christianen and Johan Larsson.
Source: Wikipedia
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The Fríkirkjan í Reykjavík (The Free Church in Reykjavik) rises along the shore of the lake Tjörnin in Reykjavík, Iceland. The congregation, which is separate from the State Church and part of an independent, free Lutheran church of Iceland, was established in the capital city in the autumn of 1899. A site for a church to house the congregation was chosen at the east of the lake. The church, consecrated on 22 February 1903, was enlarged in 1905 and 1924.
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La via arcobaleno a Reykjavík è un segno del sostegno alla diversità.
L'iniziativa è organizzata dalla città di Reykjavík in collaborazione con il Reykjavík Pride.
The Rainbow Way in Reykjavík is a sign of support for diversity.
The initiative is organized by the city of Reykjavík in collaboration with Reykjavík Pride.
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Perlan resembles a pearl sitting on top of Reykjavík. It is surrounded by the charming woodland of Öskjuhlíð hill. From the 4th Floor you'll have a 360° views all over the capital area.
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From Wikipedia.
Reykjavík is believed to be the location of the first permanent settlement in Iceland, which Ingólfur Arnarson is said to have established around AD 870. Until the 18th century, there was no urban development in the city location. The city was founded in 1786 as an official trading town and grew steadily over the next decades, as it transformed into a regional and later national center of commerce, population, and governmental activities. It is among the cleanest, greenest, and safest cities in the world.[5][6][7]
The tower of Reykjavik domestic airport slowly dives into the evening light.
Iceland, Northern Europe 66 degree north
Sun Voyager Statue on a grey, rainy day. Reykjavik, Iceland. The city is a beautiful place but the rain made things rather chilly. We spent part of the day at Perlan, the Natural History Museum. An exceedingly excellent place with fabulous special exhibitions. An ice Cave at -15 degrees C, Volcano movie and then a new special big screen dive into an erupting volcano. Amazing indeed. The staff were very welcoming, Jack in particular.