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INSPIRING PHOTOS TO REMIND YOU NOT TO SKIP REYKJAVIK |
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'm well aware that Iceland is deeply evocative of volcanoes, lava fields and fierce waves crashing violently against towering cliffs; however, these otherworldly landscapes - as photogenic as they are - should not, in any way, overshadow the quirky treasure that is the Icelandic capital. Let these photos of Reykjavik prove in 27 different ways how wonderful and worthwhile the city is and why you shouldn't simply just pass through. Give Reykjavik the credit it deserves! |
Hallgrimskirkja's characterful steeple is visible throughout the city, making it a veritable landmark for many tourists that have yet to familiarise themselves with Reykjavik's layout. The quite peculiarly-shaped facade was actually inspired by the geometrical shapes created when lava cools into basalt rock, a sight often compatible with Iceland's rugged coastline. Right in front of the church, firmly looking at the sea ahead, is a statue of Leifur Eiriksson, the actual first European to discover America… a solid 500 years before Christopher Columbus saw the distant shores of the New World. And because Iceland has rather modest structures - a clever way to guarantee nature is the perpetual star of the show, and not vulgar man-made constructions - this is also technically the tallest building in Iceland, at 73 metres. |
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THE REYKJAVIK WATERFRONT |
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THE BEAUTIFUL BACK STREETS |
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![]() THE VIEW FROM PERLAN |
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Wednesday, 5 July 2017
Inspiring Photos To Remind You Not To Skip Reykjavik
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