REYKJAVÍK, ICELAND
Reykjavík is the capital of Iceland and the country’s largest city. Located on the southern shore of Faxaflói Bay, it is home to around 128,000 people. It
is also among the cleanest, greenest, and safest cities in the world. If you’re interested in history, take a trip to the Settlement Exhibition built around an
unearthed Viking longhouse or the National Museum. The Saga Museum or Old Harbour are great places to learn about the area’s maritime history.
For art buffs, the Reykjavík Art Museum and National Gallery feature cutting-edge Icelandic design and edgy contemporary art galleries showcase
emerging and internationally famous Icelandic artists. No matter how long you spend in Reykjavik, make sure you take a trip to the countryside. Just
outside the city the snow-capped mountains, churning seas, and crystal-clear air hint at Iceland’s ancient past. Iceland is a great destination for viewing
the Northern Lights with tours from Reykjavík available from September to April, the prime Northern Lights months.
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