Type
Cultural attractions
Destination
Reykjavík, Iceland
Location
Bessastaðavegur, Garðabær, Iceland
Distance from center
21 m
High season
Winter
Family-friendly
Yes
Average rating
9.4
Number of reviews
52
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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