Pictures of Reykjavik

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The most northerly capital city in the world combines amazing natural wonders with the exciting buzz of a thriving, creative metropolis.

Brightly colored shopfronts spill into the street and add atmosphere to the sidewalk dining areas and designer stores of Reykjavík’s main downtown shopping strip.

The sculptural glass façade of Reykjavík’s premier concert hall and conference center shines over the harbor, reflecting the water and the city’s energy.

The sculptural glass façade of Reykjavík’s premier concert hall and conference center shines over the harbor, reflecting the water and the city’s energy.

See what life was like throughout the ages through this open-air museum’s collection of more than 20 historical buildings and a small farm.

Check out the gleaming gray-stone façade and tall tower of this neo-Gothic cathedral and its interior illuminated by beautifully colored windows and candlelight.

The most northerly capital city in the world combines amazing natural wonders with the exciting buzz of a thriving, creative metropolis.

The most northerly capital city in the world combines amazing natural wonders with the exciting buzz of a thriving, creative metropolis.

From Viking feasts and battles to the independence movement of the 20th century, Iceland’s premier museum preserves every detail of the nation’s history. 

This unusual glass-domed structure combines the practical aspects of the city’s water heating system with spectacular architectural vision.

The most northerly capital city in the world combines amazing natural wonders with the exciting buzz of a thriving, creative metropolis.

This unusual glass-domed structure combines the practical aspects of the city’s water heating system with spectacular architectural vision.

See what life was like throughout the ages through this open-air museum’s collection of more than 20 historical buildings and a small farm.

The most northerly capital city in the world combines amazing natural wonders with the exciting buzz of a thriving, creative metropolis.

The most northerly capital city in the world combines amazing natural wonders with the exciting buzz of a thriving, creative metropolis.

This unusual glass-domed structure combines the practical aspects of the city’s water heating system with spectacular architectural vision.

The sculptural glass façade of Reykjavík’s premier concert hall and conference center shines over the harbor, reflecting the water and the city’s energy.

This unusual glass-domed structure combines the practical aspects of the city’s water heating system with spectacular architectural vision.

The sculptural glass façade of Reykjavík’s premier concert hall and conference center shines over the harbor, reflecting the water and the city’s energy.

See what life was like throughout the ages through this open-air museum’s collection of more than 20 historical buildings and a small farm.

This unusual glass-domed structure combines the practical aspects of the city’s water heating system with spectacular architectural vision.

With its magnificent tower, this church is one of Reykjavík’s most famous landmarks, dominating the skyline and serving as a useful compass point.