Reykjavik

Reykjavik is the capital of Iceland. It is the world's most northern national capital. The name Reykjavik's means "Bay of Smokes". The city was founded in 1786. The Danish rulers of Iceland developed some domestic industries that led to the progress of the island. The placement of Alpingi in Reykjavik made the city the capital of Iceland and it was given a constitution in 1874. Later in 1918, Iceland became a sovereign country under the Crown of Denmark. The Republic of Iceland was founded in 1944. Reykjavik is now the largest city of Iceland. It is governed by the city council.

Area & Location: Lies in southwest Iceland at the shores of Faxafloi bay, Reykjavik is located at 64º08' Latitude North and 21º56' Longitude West. Sits on the Seltjarnarnes peninsula, the city covers a total area of 274.5 sq. km.Situated not far from the Artic circle, the city has a population of 114,800.

Tourist Attractions: The fantastic climate of the city draws in millions of tourists every year. The city is beautifully located with snow-covered mountains and every time cool atmosphere is the main attraction of the Reykjavik.

Transportation: Reykjavik Airport, the second largest airport in the country and Keflavik International Airport serve the city. The two seaports in the city help people to move from one city to another. Car and bus include the public transportation in the city. The city also has wide muti-lane highways that link the city with other regions.

Hotels: Excellent accommodation and sumptuous dishes are the main features of the city hotels. Apart from this, the location of these hotels on the shore of the sea, is really charming. Room With a View Apartments, Castle House & Embassy Luxury Apartments, Hotel Bjork, Hotel Glymur, Icelandair Hotel Nordica, TOP Hotel Reykjavik, Hotel Vik, Home Apartments and Hotel Odinsve are the famous hotels in the city. The city also offers cafes, bars and pubs that are open even in night.

Places of Attraction: Alpingishus - the Parliament House, Baejarins Bestu pylsur -a small hotdog stand, Hallgrimskirkja - the largest church in Iceland, Kringlan - the second largest mall in Iceland, Laugavegurinn - the main shopping street, Nautholsvik - a geothermically heated beach, Perlan - a glass dome resting on four water tanks, Raohus Reykjavikur - The City Hall, Tjornin -the Pond, pjoominjasafnio - National Museum of Iceland, arbaejarsafn -Open Air Museum, Reykjavik's Municipal Museum are the wonderful sights in the city. Saga Museum, Laugardalur Park and Lutheran Cathedral are the other must to visit places in the city.