Mrs. Magnea Þorkelsdóttir’s Needlework

Mrs. Magnea Þorkelsdóttir was a great and well-known seamstress. She made a number of national costumes for both herself and her family. On display are selected costumes from the collection of the family.

The National Museum
From: 28 Jan, 2012
To: 15 Jun, 2012

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Millennium – phase one

In this first phase of the exhibition Millennium, a variety of pieces from the collection of the National Gallery, from the 19th century to the present, are displayed. Selected landscape paintings by the pioneers of Icelandic visual arts, abstract paintings and sculptures from the mid 20th century, and contemporary...

Culture House
From: 1 Jan, 2011
To: 31 Dec, 2013

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My dreamland in the North: Karen Agnete Þórarinsson

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Kjarvalsstaðir (Reykjavik Art Museum)
From: 14 Jan, 2012 10:00
To: 4 Mar, 2012 17:00

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Santa María

On Laugavegur, Santa Maria offers a fairly extensive menu of Mexican dishes and drinks at a really reasonable price – possibly some of the best in the city. The décor is colourful and welcoming, the portions are generous and the service is fast and friendly. Recommended. CF

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Caruso

A cozy place located on Þingholtsstræti. Its trademark of sorts is an inviting row of candle-lit windows, where one can usually observe a plethora of seemingly satisfied patrons engaged in conversation while gorging on the restaurant’s version of Italian food.

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Maður Lifandi

Maður Lifandi, a great addition to the small collection of health food / vegetarian restaurants that dot Reykjavík. Maður Lifandi’s point of differentiation is that it is not only a restaurant, but also a health food store and advice clinic. The concept is proving successful, and by the time you read this, a new branch

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Our House

This guesthouse is located right in the city   centre, surrounded by quirky little shops, bars, cafés and museums. Kárastígur is a residential downtown side street only a few steps away from the main shopping street and the iconic Hallgrímskirkja church. Make yourself at home in one of our double rooms, a single room or in

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Blue House B&B

The Blue House B&B is one of the oldest houses in seaside peninsula of Seltjarnarnes in Reykjavik and has been recently renovated. Located in a peaceful neighbourhood close to many of the city’s major tourist attractions, the Blue House B&B is the ideal choice for those looking to stay in a location close to the

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KEX Hostel

There’s a hip new ‘hostel’ in town that gives a whole new meaning to the word. Located literally steps away from Reykjavík harbour, with a gorgeous view of Esja, KEX Hostel is more like a guesthouse than any of the images that spring to mind when you hear “hostel.” Already it has become a popular

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