Sæmundur á selnum
Sculpture of Sæmundur fróði riding a seal in Reykjavík.
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About Sæmundur á selnum
Sculpture of Sæmundur fróði riding a seal in Reykjavík.
A distinctive sculpture linking Reykjavík with one of Iceland’s best-known folk legends.
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Sæmundur á selnum draws on the Icelandic legend of Sæmundur fróði and his journey on the back of a seal. The sculpture stands near the University of Iceland and is an easy cultural stop when walking around the campus and National Museum area.
Did You Know?
Sculpture of Sæmundur fróði riding a seal in Reykjavík
Culture
Stories & Legends
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