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Perhaps not the movies - the Atlantic Airways web site has a list of active webcams across the islands. They have one perched on top of the Hotel Tórshavn - when I visited the city, I called a friend in Helsinki to access the link and take an image of me from the web cam.
I am the black and brown dot near the statue.
Updated Apr 4, 2011
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An old iron forge has been converted into a gallery. The gallery can be rented for exhibitions at the town hall. During my visit - there was an exhibition running, so I made a visit (and also to escape from the rain.)
there is normally no charge for entry - and often many of the exhibits are for sale.
Updated Apr 4, 2011
Address: Skálatrøð, FO-100 Tórshavn
Phone: 00 298 30 20 10
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There are several examples of the work of Faroese artist, Janus Kamban on public display around the city. Kamban was born in 1913, and studied in copenhagne at the Academy of Art. His favourite subjects tended to be those that highlighted day to day activities of life in the Faroes.
Next to the parking space at Undir Glasheyggi there are two statues picturing a man and a woman returning from the fields carrying peat.
Another is located next to the Savings Bank in the city centre. Located in the small garden of the bank is a bronze statue of a couple.
Updated Apr 4, 2011
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The Natural History museum consists of one room with displays about the geology of the island, and another with information on the animals of the islands, prodominantly whales.
Not everything was in English sadly, but the musuem staff are friendly and happy to explain things to you.
Updated Apr 4, 2011
Address: V. U. Hammershaimbsgøta 13, FO-100 Tórshavn
Phone: +298 35 23 00
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The Faroese Museum of Natural History is a nice diversion on a rainy day (and let's face it, there are a LOT of rainy days in the Faroes...) The interior is rather dark, but there are quite a few very nice exhibits on local animal life and plant life, as well as the geological history of the Faroes. There are also quite a few interesting skeletons and animal models that most children will find to be quite cool.
Entrance costs Kr 20 for adults, free for children under 15 years old. During summer, the museum is open Monday-Friday 10AM - 4PM, Saturday and Sunday 3-5PM. Off season, it's open Sunday afternoons only, 3-5PM . Group tours and appointments can be arranged; call the museum for details.
Updated Nov 2, 2009
Address: V. U. Hammershaimbs Gøta 13, FO-100 Tórshavn
Phone: +298 35 23 00
Website: http://www.ngs.fo/ (Faroese)
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The village of Kirkjubour was important in the Middle Ages, but it has a current population of 80. The Episcopal residence was here. At one time there were about 50 houses, but a severe storm in the 16th Century washed many of them away. There are still 3 buildings here that date from the Middle Ages--two churches and a farmhouse.
Written Aug 9, 2009
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This wooden farmhouse was built in the 11th Century — the same family has occupied it since 1550, and the 17th generation of the family is still living in it. Wood is very valuable here (no trees) and wooden buildings are rare.
Written Aug 9, 2009
Address: Kirkjubour
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The building known as Skansapakkhúsið was built in 1749. It was converted from a storage building to the Løgmansskrivstovan, or Prime Minister's office. Unlike many seats of national power, tourists are able to wander around the grounds and explore the building if they like. The building is open to the public Monday - Thursday 8AM - 4PM and Friday 8AM - 3PM.
Want to impress your friends at the next cocktail party? The Løgmaður (Prime Minister) of the Faroe Islands is Kaj Leo Johannsen of the Union Party. He leads a governing coalition of the Union Party, the People's Party, and the Social Democratic Party.
UPDATE: The coalition government led by former Løgmaður Johannes Eidesgaard was removed from office (which I assume has something to do with the recent world financial crisis). A new coalition was formed on 26 September 2008, but while Eidesgaard's Social Democrats remain in the Coalition, the Union Party's leader has taken the mantle as Head of Government, while Mr. Eidesgaard has taken the portfolio of Minister of Finance. I always welcome any emails from those who know more about the current Faroese political situation than I. :)
Updated Feb 16, 2009
Address: Postrúm 64, FO-110 Tórshavn
Phone: +298 351010
Website: http://www.tinganes.fo
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The Faroe Islands also have a Nobel Prize winner and the memorial is to honour this important Torshavn born citizen of the Faroe's.
Niels Ryberg Finsen was a Faroese/Danish physician and scientist. In 1903 he became the first Danish Nobel laureate. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Medicine and Physiology "in recognition of his contribution to the treatment of diseases, especially lupus vulgaris, with concentrated light radiation, whereby he has opened a new avenue for medical science
Written Aug 10, 2008
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The small main street on the peninsula is called Gongin and is home to the oldest parts of the city. Many of the houses on Tinganes were built in the 16th and 17th centuries and are still in use today. The street is very narrow and picturesque.
Written Aug 10, 2008
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