Information about Bessastaðir
Bessastadir is the official residence of the president of Iceland and is situated in Alftanes, near Reykjavik.
In the 19th century Iceland's only educational institution from 1805-1846 was the school at Bessastadir, Bessastadaskoli. The Reykjavik Gymnasium ('MR') traces its roots to Bessastadaskoli.
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Attractions nearby Bessastaðir
Nauthólsvík
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Reykjavík Airport
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Norræna húsið
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University of Iceland
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Kópavogur
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National Museum
The Icelandic National Museum, located at Sudurgata 41 in Reykjavik, displays objects providing a great insight to the nation's cultural h...
Hafnarfjörður
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Hljómskálagarðurinn
Hljómskálagarðurinn is a park in Reykjavík’s downtown area, renowned for its birdlife, sculptures, and serenity. Loc...
Perlan
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Tjörnin
Tjörnin is the historic, picturesque pond that can be found in downtown Reykjavík. Sites and Activities at Tjörnin This popular s...
Reykjahlíð
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Ráðhúsið – Reykjavík City Hall
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Hallgrímskirkja
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Reykjavík Settlement Exhibition
Photo above from Wikimedia, Creative Commons, by Heidrunin The Reykjavík Settlement Exhibition is a fascinating place where visitors can disco...
Alþingi
Wikimedia, Creative Commons, Photo by Sikeri The Alþingi is Iceland’s parliament, and the longest-running ongoing representative assembly...
Dómkirkjan
The small and charming Domkirkja church is the central Lutheran church in Iceland. The Domkirkja is situated at Reykjavik's main public s...
Austurvöllur
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Lækjargata
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Bæjarins Beztu | Hot Dog Stand
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Reykjavik Art Museum - Hafnarhus / Harbor house
Credit: Wikimedia, Creative Commons. Photo by TommyBee. Hafnarhús, or the Harbour House, is one of the three buildings which hosts the exhibit...