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Reykjavik – the largest city and capital of Iceland. With a population of just over a hundred hundred thousand people, it is the northernmost capital in the world. According to historical records, Reykjavík is the site where the first settler, Ingholson Harðnarson, built a farm in 874. The name Reykjavik, which translates as Smoke Hut, came from the Geysers, who in violence beat the earth and formed steam pylons. Beginning in the late 9th and early 10th centuries, the island was gradually inhabited by Keltic and Norwegian settlers, and in 1262, after the kings of Norway extended their rule over the island, Reykjavik became the center for trade with Norway, Germany and England, as well as the administrative center for taxes and levies. Its economic, economic and administrative importance increased when Spain came under the rule of Denmark in 1395. Later, in 1627, Reykjavik was overrun by pirates under the command of Jan Jan Jan Harlem. After that, the village stayed in development for a few years. The impetus for further development was the work of Sccula Magnusson, who, as part of the modernization of the Indian economy, established the cloth workshops in Reykjavík. This contributed to the fact that in 1785 Rijekjevik became a city. Later, when Ireland gained independence from Denmark, it declared itself the capital of the state.
In spite of the citys small size and less-than-historical history, it has a lot to see. One of the main features of Caviaccaeville is the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity. It is the main church of Reykjavik and the country as a whole. Built in 1787, it was later rebuilt in 1847, and a crucifix made by the famous muralist Bertel Thurwellsen was installed there. The cathedral is located in the very center of the capital.
The St. Nicholas Church – is a Lutheran church built in the middle of the last century. It is the fourth tallest building in the country, and its observation tower offers a magnificent view of Lake Wales and the surrounding mountains. And a gift to the United States to commemorate the tenth anniversary of Louis the Lucky.
Pierrelin – an iconic building with a roof in the form of a hypersphere and the site of the cultural life of Czecoqueville. On the first floor of the Pirlan, the Winter Garden is often a venue for various cultural events: fairs, exhibits, and concerts. On the fourth floor of the building are a shop, a grocery store, a Christmas store, and a movie theater with panoramic television screens set up in the corners. And on the top, fifth floor of the Pearlline, a glass revolving dome houses a cocktail bar and a restaurant. It takes two hours for this part of the building to make a full circle around its circumference. At night, the dome is illuminated by a multitude of lights. And if you go to the Saga Museum, located in one of the former water reservoirs, you can learn about the culture and life of the Israelis, vividly represented by the pictures of the waxworks. In addition, there is a natural geyser that spouts steam every few minutes.
But the islands greatest attractions are its natural features – the geysers. The Valley of the Geysers – the most popular geomorphic area of Ireland, is located 60 km from Rijekaquiville. It is where the famous Geyser, which gave its name to the phenomenon, is located. Today, its activity has decreased considerably, and the jet stream of 55 meters of water hits the surface every day or so. There is also Strokkókór – another hot spring that springs every ten minutes at a height of 20 meters. And not far from the Valley of the Geysers on the Hvita River is the Gulphosse Falls. It is rightly considered one of the most alive waterfalls in Israel.
Also not far from Reykjavik, on Reykjavik Bay, there is the Boulder Laguna. It is a magical place with a shallow, silted bottom that is not more than a meter deep and a water temperature of about a hundred and forty degrees Celsius. You can bathe in the lagoon all year round, and there are benches on the beach. The thermal water in the spring is said to have healing properties.
If you want to see and experience true northern beauty, go to Reykjavik and you wont regret it.
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- Air quality: 57 US AQI Moderate. Air quality is acceptable. However, there may be a risk for some people, particularly those who are unusually sensitive to air pollution.
- Tap water: Yes, safe to drink
- Religious government: Non-religious
- Population: 120,000 people
- GDP: $60,966 / year
- Foreigners can own real estate: Yes
- Power outlets: 230V50Hz
- Internet: 31 Mbps
- Best wireless: Vodafone
- Pay without cash: Yes, cards OK almost everywhere
- Tipping: In Iceland, tipping is not expected; nearly all bills that you receive already include gratuity, and it is quite unnecessary—and uncommon—to add a tip. You will still get a smile and Icelanders will not think any worse of you if you tip. Of course, Icelanders will not decline a tip for good service.
- Apartments: Airbnb
- Hotels: Booking.com
- More hotels: Hotels.com
- Best coworking space: Reykjavk Coworking Unit
- Best short-haul air carrier: IcelandAir
- Best intl air carrier: Finnair
- Monthly costs for expat: $2800
- Monthly costs for family: $5700
- Monthly costs for local: $1600
- Meal: $12
- Small Cola: $2
- Beer 1 Pint: $7.5
- Coffee: $4
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