Welcome to Reykjavik!
ItÂ's been called EuropeÂ's hottest capital. Slick advertising campaigns have championed the cityÂ's famed nightlife. But there is more to Reykjavik than pubs and clubs. Reykjavik held the prestigious title European City of Culture in the year 2000; a welcome recognition of the energetic and colourful cultural life of the capital.
Reykjavik has the best of both worlds: the qualities of a modern, forward-looking society are complemented by a close connection to beautiful and unspoilt nature in the city's vicinity. The worldÂ's northernmost capital is framed by the majestic Mt. Esja, which keeps a watchful eye on the city, and the blue waters of Faxafloi Bay. On a sunny day, the mystical Snaefellsjokull glacier appears crystal-like and baby-blue on the western horizon, while mountainous moonscapes spread to the southeast.
The population of the city is about 188,000 including its suburbs.
Reykjavik is spread across a peninsula with a panoramic view of the mountains and the Atlantic Ocean on almost all sides. In the summer, you can sit by the harbour at midnight and watch the sun dip slightly below the horizon before it makes its way up again.
Reykjavik is a great place to visit, whether for a restful relaxation, a spot of unbridled fun or generally to recharge your batteries. Energy, safety, health and wellness. Reykjavik is indeed EuropeÂ's hottest (or is that coolest?) capital.
So that said, here are some pics I have been taking. I live in Iceland currently.
The waterfront:
Near downtown...
The newest tower...
Another new highrise
Typical old house
A quiet Sunday afternoon in the old town
Boomtown!
The city's central pond
Midnight light outside my window
Outskirts scenery
A shopping street
Suburbs...
Rowhouses!
Countryside...
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