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The Force is With Reykjavik's Quirky Mayor
Reykjavik is a beautiful, deliciously quirky city near the top of the world, and with its mayor Jon Gnarr dressing in standard Jedi garb to cast his vote, it's hard to imagine a quirkier place this side of the Atlantic. Already dubbed the “most interesting mayor in the world,” at least this move can be explained: Reykjavik's voters elected a mayor who parodied politics in just one of their many interesting choices.
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Iceland's Reykjavik Music Mess Launches in May
The much anticipated alternative music festival Reykjavik Music Mess is set to last all weekend, and with it will come a host of the
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Reykjavik's Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Center Wins Mies van der Rohe Award
Looking for places to go in Reykjavik? Look no further than the Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Center, recent winner of the European Prize for Contemporary Architecture, the Mies van der Rohe Award. The wondrously unique building is one of Reykjavik's top sites to visit, and the rest of the world is taking notice!
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Ongoing 27th Reykjavik Arts Festival an Impressive Affair
The Art, Space & Audience festival launched on the 17th of May and will continue to impress audiences in Reykjavik until the festival's close on June 2nd. Bringing
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Reykjavik Art Museum a Sight to Behold
Featuring artists like legendary landscape painter Jóhannes S. Kjarval and designed by the rewoned architect Hannes Kr. Davíđsson, the three part Reykjavik Art Museum is a long standing cultural site in Reykjavik that must be beheld to truly touch upon the soul of the city. Located in the city's heart, the Kjarvalsstađir is one of Rekjavik's finest sights.
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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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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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