Free Walking Sightseeing Tour #4 in Reykjavik, Iceland
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Explore Reykjavik in Iceland with this free self-guided walking tour. The map shows the route of the tour. Below is a list of attractions, including their details.
Activities in ReykjavikIndividual Sights in ReykjavikSight 1: Ásmundarsafn
Reykjavik Art Museum is the largest visual art institution in Iceland. It occupies three locations in Reykjavík; Hafnarhús by the old harbour (64.1490°N 21.9406°W), Kjarvalsstaðir by Klambratún (64.1378°N 21.9135°W) and Ásmundarsafn in Laugardalur (64.1416°N 21.8853°W).
Sight 2: Háteigskirkja
Háteigskirkja stands at the intersection of Háteigsvegur and Långuhlíð / Noatún in Reykjavik and is the church of Háteigssafn. A high -ranking priest was established by the Act on July 17, 1952, but in 1963 the offensive line changed with the establishment of the border priesthood. Háteig Church was dedicated on Advent 1965.
Sight 3: Klambratún Public Park
Klambratún is a recreational area in Reykjavík's Hlíðahverfi. The area is roughly square and about 10 hectares in size. It is bounded by Red River Road in the west, Florida Street in the north, County Road in the east and Miklubraut in the south. In the northern part of Klambratún stand Kjarvalsstaðir, an art museum dedicated to the art of Jóhannes Sveinsson Kjarval.
Sight 4: The Pearl
Perlan is a natural history museum in Reykjavík, Iceland. It is situated on the top of Öskjuhlíð hill. It was initially only a cluster of hot water tanks, but on June 21st, 1991, the building was opened to the public. The building consists of a glass dome resting on top of six district heating tanks. Four of them are still in use, one hosts an ice cave, and one has been turned into a planetarium.
Sight 5: Öskjuhlíð
Öskjuhlíð is a hill in the centre of Reykjavík, Iceland. It is 61 metres (200 ft) above sea level. The hill is a designated outdoors area and is covered with trees. At the top of the hill stands Perlan, a landmark building set on top of six water tanks. It is a city landmark built during Davíð Oddsson's period as mayor.
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