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Commemoration of Niels R. Finsen, born in Tórshavn (1860-1904). He was a Faroese physician, who was awarded the Nobel Prize for Medicine (1903) and is often considered the father of radiology. As a child he carved "NRF" in the rock behind the plaque.
The plaque reads:
"On this rock Niels R Finsen carved his name as a youth. His achievement has etched it into the hearts of all."
Written Apr 12, 2008
Website: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Niels_Ryberg_Finsen
Located in the middle of the central pedestrian area there is a fountain - with no water. It is a statue made from stainless steel depicting children dancing.
I thought that there was no water due to the season, however I am advised there is never any water flowing through it.
Written Apr 12, 2008
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This obelisk, carved from basalt, was erected in 1882. It commemorates the visit of King Christian IX's visit to the Faroe Islands in 1874.
There is an excellent view to the town from this point. By the way do not be worried about the sheep.
Written Apr 12, 2008
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The statue in front of the church is that of Sigmundur Brestisson; who was the man that placed the Faroe Islands under Norwegian taxation. He also brought the Norwegian church is celebrated with this statue outside Vesturkirkjan.
The sculptor: Hans Pauli Olsen.
The chruch was consecrated in 1975, and was designed to look like a Faroese sailing boat. The church can be visited when the office is open - 16.00 to 17.30 on weekdays.
40 m tall, tallest building in the country.
Updated Apr 10, 2008
Address: Landav. 44, Tórshavn 100
Phone: 00 298 31 42 51
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The church is located at the base of Tinganes and was consecrated in 1788. It was initially renovated in 1865 and at the same time was enlarged, the original pulpit remains in place - in 1708 the church bell was rescued from the sinking Norske Løve. there are many historic items, but i can tell you that the church organ is from 1996.
Access to the church can be obatined by calling into the office, they operate between 16.30 - 18.00 Monday to Friday.
The touris bureau will advise you of summer concerts.
Written Apr 10, 2008
Address: Bringsnagøta, Tórshavn
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The Nordic House in the Faroe islands has the aim of supporting and promoting Faroese and Nordic culture both locally and across the Nordic region. This is a very collaborative project - in 1977 a design competition was held, and 158 entries were received from across the Noridc region. The winners were Norway's Ola Steen and Iceland's Kollbrún Ragnarsdóttir. The opening took place on 8 May 1983. As a Nordic cultural centre the Directors have come from Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Iceland and Finland.
They operate a wonderful coffee shop with good coffee.
Updated Apr 9, 2008
Address: Norðari ringvegur · FO-100 Tórshavn
Phone: 00 298 35 13 51
Website: http://www.nlh.fo/?lang=uk
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The lighthouse stands on a corner of the Skensin fort, built in 1580 to protect the harbor of Tórshavn, the capital of the Faroes.
Every ship arriving in the Faroes passes this light, making it the best known Faroe lighthouse. Located on a promontory on the east side of Tórshavn harbor, on the island of Streymoy. Site open, tower closed.
I visited this on a very wet and windy Friday afternoon. Well worth the visit though.
Written Apr 6, 2008
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The facilities seem busy and have a mixed array of opening hours, they tend to be split between morning and afternoon. Check out the times on their website.
In addition to the swimming facilities they have a solarium and a cafeteria.
Written Apr 6, 2008
Address: Hoydalsvegur 21, Tórshavn
Phone: 00 298 30 20 70
Website: http://www.svimjihollin.fo/?menu_set=2
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The two screen complex is freindly and welcoming - some of the staff have better English than others. They show between 4 - 6 films each day; all in their original languages with subtitles.
Reasonably price - at the time of writing the costs ranged from 50 DKK to 80 DKK.
Written Apr 6, 2008
Address: Tinghúsvegur 8, FO-100 Tórshavn
Phone: 00 298 31 19 56
Website: http://www.bio.fo/
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I understand the National Theatre I have been told is only 5 years old or so at the time of writing (2008). I was given an outline of the performance that was taking place the eveningf I called in - 2 hours of Færoese, a monologue about the life of Charlotte von Mahlsdorf.
"Eg eri mín egna kona" eftir Doug Wright
"I am my own wife" by Doug Wright
I decided that two hours on sunday evening listening to a monolgue well acted or not was not my thing.
Written Mar 30, 2008
Address: Tórsgøta 9 - P.O.Box 66 - FO-110 Tórshavn
Phone: 00 298 31 86 17
Website: http://www.grima.fo/index.html
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I understand the National Theatre I have been told is only 5 years old or so at the time of writing (2008). I was given an outline of the performance that was...
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A: Your best bet would most likely be to contact the Tórshavn tourist office, email torsinfotorshavn.fo, telephone +298 30 24 25, website http://www.visittorshavn.fo/UK/. ...
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