Reykjavík is the capital and largest city of Iceland
Hallgrimskirykja Church is the tallest building in Iceland
The church was started in 1945 and finished in 1986; 38 years later
Car ownership in Iceland is among the highest in the world
The church houses an impressive pipe organ. Its was finished in 1992.
Reykjavík is often dubbed the nightlife capital of the north
Reykjavík is the world's most northern capital, very close to the artic circle
During the winter the city receives only 4 hours of sunlight per day
The Blue Lagoon geothermal spa is one of the most visited attractions in Iceland.
The steamy waters are part of an other-worldly lava formation.
The warm waters are rich in minerals like silica and sulfur
Bathing in the Blue Lagoon is reputed to help many with skin diseases like psoriasis
Water temperature in the bathing and swimming area of the lagoon averages 40C (104F).
In 2004, the Blue Lagoon was used as the first pitstop in the reality show, The Amazing Race 6.
Every New Year's the city is lit up with what may very well be the biggest fireworks display in the world
Celebrities visit Reykjavík during New Year's to enjoy the fireworks spectacle and vibrant nightlife
Perlan (English: The Pearl) is a landmark building in
Reykjavík
The uppermost floor of Perlan houses one of Iceland's fancier rotating restaurants
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Reykjavík is the capital and largest city of Iceland
Hallgrimskirykja Church is the tallest building in Iceland
The church was started in 1945 and finished in 1986; 38 years later
Car ownership in Iceland is among the highest in the world
The church houses an impressive pipe organ. Its was finished in 1992.
Reykjavík is often dubbed the nightlife capital of the north
Reykjavík is the world's most northern capital, very close to the artic circle
During the winter the city receives only 4 hours of sunlight per day
The Blue Lagoon geothermal spa is one of the most visited attractions in Iceland.
The steamy waters are part of an other-worldly lava formation.
The warm waters are rich in minerals like silica and sulfur
Bathing in the Blue Lagoon is reputed to help many with skin diseases like psoriasis
Water temperature in the bathing and swimming area of the lagoon averages 40C (104F).
In 2004, the Blue Lagoon was used as the first pitstop in the reality show, The Amazing Race 6.
Every New Year's the city is lit up with what may very well be the biggest fireworks display in the world
Celebrities visit Reykjavík during New Year's to enjoy the fireworks spectacle and vibrant nightlife
Perlan (English: The Pearl) is a landmark building in
The uppermost floor of Perlan houses one of Iceland's fancier rotating restaurants
