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In Reykjavik shorefront, not far from the city center -- nothing is far from anything in Reykjavik -- sits a commanding Viking ship statue. Made of metal, this modernised version of the ships Vikings used to conquer a big part of the northern hemisphere back then is a sight worth not missing. The statue, named Sun Voyager, is made by artist Jon Gunnar Arnason.
The ship looks very dramatic, and gives a lot of photo opportunities; either with your family or friends, or just the statue with dramatic Icelandic nature on the background. The best time to visit the status is either early morning or late evening on a clear day, when the last rays of sun make the statue turn reddish. We were not that lucky, so you can enjoy only rainy photo. On the other hand, the small water drops on the metal surface were pretty interesting...
Written Sep 28, 2008
Address: Reykjavik harbour
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If you are taking a walk along the waterfront to the East of the old harbour you will come across the striking Sólfar or Sun Voyager. Reykjavik boasts many sculptures and statues scattered around the city but this is by far my favourite. It was created by artist Jón Gunnar Árnason and unvieled in 1971. The huge shinny steel structure is intended to be an abstract representation of a viking ship.
I think it is a beautiful piece of art. The sharp, symetrical lines of the work contrast nicely with the natural lines of the sea and the mountains of Akrafjall and Esjan in the background. The sculpture is also interactive in that you can climb and walk around 'inside it', and it is very big as you can see with me leaning against it in the photos.
Written May 30, 2007
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Grindavik south on the Reykajnes peninsula (15 minutes from the Blue Lagoon) has an impressive and emotional memorial for those who were left at sea in accidents, and the sculpture depicts those bereaved. A source for afterthought and consideration of the traditional hard life of the Icelanders. Right near the Saltfisktur house and Brim restaurant.
Inside the Brim restaurant are several photos of local fishing vessels in stormy weather.
Written Jul 3, 2006
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On the coast, on the side of Klapparstigur near the beach, you can see this sculputer of Gunnar Arnason call SunCraft and it is rappresent a viking boat. But if you see very well it appeare like a big insect with 10 legs. Very very nice :)
Written Oct 3, 2004
Address: In Klapparstigur street.
Is it a boat or a stainless steel millipede?
Updated Nov 9, 2004
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The statue of Leifur Eriksson (the Son of Iceland, Discoverer of Vinland) is in front of Hallgrimsskirkja. Created by Alexander Stirling Calder and presented to Iceland by the USA in 1930.
Updated Jan 26, 2003
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The Solfar Suncraft (1986).
Modern work of art by Gunnar Arnason (1931-1989).
Written Feb 25, 2003
Address: Videyjarsund.
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Written Aug 24, 2002
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Q: We have 5 days in Iceland starting Jan. 25. What are the top 3 things we should see or do? Interests are nature, photography,...
A: The obvious top couple are the Golden Ring, the Blue Lagoon and the Northern Lights. These can easily be booked by a number of tour companies in Reykjavik. I went with...
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Going there for the fourth time must be a good sign! Once I was on my merry way back in early 2004 to taste the the delights of Reykjavík, there was little persuasion necessary: I'd definitely drop by...
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Iceland was the trip of our lives. We couldn't believe we were going, we couldn't believe it when we were there, and we still can't believe we were actually there! It always seemed so far away from...
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History The island was settled by the Norse seafarers in the 9th century who established the world's first known republic and parliament in about 930 AD. The original seat of this democratic system...
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The best thing about Reykjavik is that I live here. Here you can go to clubs and bars all night and enjoy the beautiful nature right out the city during the day.
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