Places of Interest in & around Reykjavik

Reykjavik has many impressive and interesting sights and historic places that have attracted the curiosity of many visitors.

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This museum located in Perlan, one of the most impressive buildings in Reykjavik, is a must-see for all visitors - not only the world-class museums but also the wonderful Reykjavik panoramic architecture and excellent restaurants, cafés, Gift shop

According to Wikipedia, the total population of Iceland is about 330,000 people. The population of Reykjavik (the capital of the country) is about 130,000. There are no railroads in this country, and most tourist attractions are far from Reykjavik. So from the beginning, I want to realize that there is no point in having no car to go to Iceland. You either have to borrow it or ferry it. When I changed summer dress to more Iceland (and then the first tent), I noticed that it was really bright at 11 pm. That was the moment when I found out that there was no night in Iceland in the summer - it would not be that dark, maybe a little like the night. I am a little surprised. "Wow, this is so cool! You can become able to see everything by walking in the evening" - I think. The picture below is taken around midnight. Is not it cool?

I am flying from San Francisco to Reykjavik in Seattle (the capital city of Iceland). I put my suitcase in the hotel changing room and explored some places near Reykjavik city center. I visited Reykjavik's most symbolic building, Hallgrímskirkja church, Tjörnin Pond, and shopping street. Later that evening, I met with other people from seven photographers all over the world. We went to Paris Cafe for a gorgeous dinner and mutual understanding. If you live in central Reykjavik, I strongly recommend this place. After dinner, most of the photographers returned to the hotel, but some of us decided to go out for the night photography. Some of the aurora activity was in the night forecast, but it was very cloudy before we saw something