Iceland
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Contents
10 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to Reykjavik, the northernmost capital in the world and the beating heart of Iceland. As you stand here, feeling the crisp, biting wind sweeping off the gray North Atlantic, you are standing on a landscape that is…
Listen in the app2The Settlement Exhibition Subterranean Origins
We begin our journey by descending beneath the modern streets of Reykjavik to uncover the absolute genesis of this city. The space you have entered is dimly lit, focusing your attention on the remarkable archaeological excavation…
Listen in the app3Austurvollur Square and the Althingi
Emerging from the subterranean depths of the settlement era, we transition to the political heart of the modern nation, Austurvollur Square. This open, airy plaza is surrounded by cafes and historic facades, and it serves as the…
Listen in the app4The National Museum The Demographics of Survival
A short walk brings us to the National Museum of Iceland, a comprehensive repository of the island's complex heritage. As you enter the ground floor exhibitions focusing on the Settlement Era, you are immediately confronted with…
Listen in the app5The National Museum Swords and Silver
Ascending to the upper galleries of the National Museum, we shift our focus from agrarian survival to the martial prowess and international reach of the Viking Age. The atmosphere in this section is noticeably different,…
Listen in the app6Hallgrimskirkja and the Leif Erikson Monument
Leaving the museum, we navigate toward the most dominant architectural feature on the city skyline, the magnificent Hallgrimskirkja. Perched upon a prominent hill, this colossal church is visible from almost anywhere in the…
Listen in the app7The Einar Jonsson Sculpture Garden
Just a short distance from the towering presence of the church, we find a quiet sanctuary of artistic expression, the Einar Jonsson Sculpture Garden. Tucked away behind unassuming walls, this tranquil space represents the…
Listen in the app8Harpa Concert Hall and the Waterfront
We now descend toward the harbor, the historical lifeblood of the city, to confront a marvel of modern engineering, the Harpa Concert Hall. Opened to the public in two thousand and eleven, this sprawling, crystalline structure…
Listen in the app9Perlan and the Wonders of Iceland
Our final destination takes us to a unique structure situated atop a prominent, forested hill overlooking the capital, the building known as Perlan, or The Pearl. As you approach, the architecture is immediately striking. …
Listen in the app10Closing
As our journey through the streets of Reykjavik comes to a close, take a moment to reflect on the immense sweep of history concentrated within this small geographic footprint. You have walked across the buried, silent ashes of an…
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What is Iceland?
Iceland is a place with 10 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Type | Activity |
|---|---|
| Story sections | 10 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 64.1136, -21.8604 |
| Last updated |