Today, as one of the last parts of the City Of The Day feature, we're visiting the capital of Iceland: Reykjavík. Here are the three highlights:
1) Perlan is a landmark building in Reykjavík. It is 25.7 metres high. It was originally designed by Ingimundur Sveinsson. Perlan is situated on the hill Öskjuhlíð where there had been hot water storage tanks for decades. In 1991 the tanks were updated and a hemispherical structure placed on top. This project was largely done at the behest of Davíð Oddsson, during his time as mayor of Reykjavík.
2) The river Elliðaá is situated in the Reykjavík area in the south-west of Iceland. Two small rivers have their source in the volcanic mountain range of Bláfjöll and stream down to the lake Elliðavatn in the eastern suburban border of the city, its outlet forming the river. On their way, they pass through the nature reserve area of Heiðmörk. On its way to the sea, which is reached in the bay Elliðavogur in Reykjavík, not far from the open-air folk museum of Árbæjarsafn in Árbær, the river cascades over several small waterfalls within the boundary of the city. Salmon fishing in the river is excellent although very expensive.
3) Laugavegur is the primary commercial artery of downtown Reykjavík and one of the oldest shopping streets. The name means Pool Road, as it used to lead to the hot springs in Laugardalur where in olden times the women of Reykjavík took their laundry. It still maintains the charm of a historical shopping street and is still home to the more exclusive stores in Iceland. It is also home to many bars, nightclubs and restaurants. On Friday and Saturday nights the street is often filled with people all night long.
This is part 46 out of a series of 50. Next city tomorrow: Havana.
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