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Reykjavik Street Art a Wonder to Behold

Reykjavik Street Art a Wonder to Behold

Reykjavik isn't one of Europe's oldest or most well-known capitals, but it carries more than its weight when it comes to art and culture. Despite its comparatively small population of just over 200,000 people, the city has produced a whole generation of artists and art is visible across the city, with street art dominating almost every flat surface.

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Nordic-Style Hotel Opens in Reykjavik

Nordic-Style Hotel Opens in Reykjavik

Complete with 105 luxurious rooms each designed with a motif from Iceland's ancient calendar and set on the edge of Reykjavik's city center, Iceland's capital will see the opening of Reykjavik Lights Hotel, a Nordic style getaway perfect for easy access to Iceland's nightlife.

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Reykjavik Hosts 28th Open Chess Tournament

Reykjavik Hosts 28th Open Chess Tournament

Starting on February 19th and lasting eight days in the Harpa music hall, the exciting and much anticipated 28th Reykjavik Open 2013 chess tournament will draw in some of the most brilliant minds from around Europe and beyond to compete for an impressive 15,000 Euro first prize and many additional prizes for runners up and secondary categories.

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Sónar Celebrates 20th Birthday in Reykjavik

Sónar Celebrates 20th Birthday in Reykjavik

Performing for their 20th birthday in a gig to remember at Harpa concert hall in Reykjavik, Iceland, Sónar rocked the house and left fans exhausted but satisfied with their late night blowout. Described as a “demonic men's club,” the night was full of excitement and zany antics by party attendees, certainly a fitting celebration for the band.

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Reykjavik's Inspiring Street Art Scene

Reykjavik's Inspiring Street Art Scene

For those who have not yet been to or seen much of Reykjavik, you would likely not know a thing about the cities massive street art scene that has created massive stylized murals all over the city. Entire shop-fronts are painted and every alleyway is another gallery.

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Reykjavik International Games 2013 January 18-27

Reykjavik International Games 2013 January 18-27

Reykjavik is adding Taekwondo to their list of competitions in this year's Reykjavik International Games. This is officially the 6th Games that Reykjavik has hosted and with each year they continue to pick up momentum and may potentially become an annual Olympics.

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Sonar Coming to Reykjavik in February

Sonar Coming to Reykjavik in February

The Barcelona based music festival Sonar has made announcements for its first expansion into Iceland's capital Reykjavik as it spreads out to gather the world together in its collaborative music message. The stages of the events will be taken by 15 international artists and 30 local DJs and performers.

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Reykjavik New Year's Fireworks to be Broadcast on Mila

Reykjavik New Year's Fireworks to be Broadcast on Mila

After the success of last year's Mila showing of Reykjavik's fireworks to the world via webcam, one would not be surprised that once again the site will be hosting the event live once more to let the world see what is so special about Iceland's capital and its firework display.

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