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Reykjavík, Iceland
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Reykjavík is the capital and only city in Iceland. It is also the northernmost national capital in the world. The city covers 274.5 sq km (106 sq mi) within a metropolitan area of 777 sq km (300 sq mi). It has a population of 120,000 (2011 estimate) and a metropolitan population of 202,000. The city observes the Greenwich Mean Time (UTC+0)
Reykjavík as seen from the tower of Hallgrímskirkja
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Guide to Reykjavík Hotels
Here's a list of hotels in Reykjavík that you can book online, with full description, star rating, address, location map, evaluation, and prices as offered by different booking sites. This helps you to make your room booking with the site that offers the best price.More on Reykjavík
Reykjavík is the financial and cultural center of Iceland. Home of most of the companies in Iceland, it is also counted as among the richest cities in the world. The city experiences a subpolar oceanic climate moderated by the Gulf Stream. The warmest month is July, when the average high temperature touches 13.3°C (55.9°F). Coldest month is January, when the average low temperature drops to -3°C (26.6°F). Rain is heaviest in October, at 85.6 mm (3.37 in).Reykjavík is located on the rugged southwestern coast of Iceland. The landscape around the city bears evidence of glacier activities from the last Ice Age 10,000 years ago. The city continues to experience earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. The rivers around the city teems with salmon and other fish.
Elliðaárstöð Power Station, Reykjavík
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Reykjavík is believed to be the first and oldest settlement in Iceland, which was uninhabited until the Vikings arrived. Led by Ingólfur Arnarson, they established the initial settlement in AD 870, naming it Reykjavik, meaning "smoke cove" after the steam from the surrounding hot springs.
The settlement of Reykjavík remained largely a farming community until the 18th century, when the Danish rulers introduced home-grown industries. This brought about the beginnings of an urbanized society that became the first and only city in Iceland. Reykjavík was officially founded in 1786.
House in Hverfisgata, Reykjavík
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The desire to seek independence from Denmark had its start in Reykjavík. When the Icelandic parliament, called Alþingi, was reestablished in Reykjavík in 1845, the city effectively became the capital of Iceland. Then in 1918 Iceland became a sovereign country within Denmark.
Visiting Reykjavík
Keflavík International Airport (KEF) is the gateway to Reykjavík. It receives regular flights from Aalborg, Amsterdam, Basel, Berlin, Copenhagen, Frankfurt, Geneva, Gothenburg, Krakow, London-Gatwick, Manchester, Milan, Newark, New York City, Orlando, Oslo, Paris, Seattle, Stockholm, Toronto and Warsaw.
Idnarmannafelagshus, Reykjavík
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Sights & Attractions in Reykjavík
- Hallgrímskirkja
Church with the statue of Leif Ericcson given by the United States on the occasion of the 1,000th anniversary of the Icelandic parliament. - National Gallery of Iceland
Gallery showcasing the work of 19th and 20th century Icelandic artists. - National Museum of Iceland
Museum that provides an overview of the history of Iceland from the initial settlement to present day. - Reykjavik Art Museum - Hafnarhúsið
The largest art museum in Iceland, the museum is located in Hafnarhúsið (Harbor House), the former harbor warehouse. - Reykjavik Art Museum - Kjarvalsstaðir
Museum showcasing the work of Iceland's most beloved painter, Jóhannes S. Kjarval. - Reykjavik City Museum
An open air museum showcasing period farm houses in the Reykjavik neighborhood of Árbær. - Reykjavik Museum of Photography
Museum showcasing a large collection of photographs on Iceland. - The Culture House
Formerly the natinal library, the Culture House today holds an important collection of medieval manuscripts and displays on the volcanic island of Surtsey.
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