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The Culture House

Historic Culture House on Hverfisgata in central Reykjavík.

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64.1473, -21.9322

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About The Culture House

Historic Culture House on Hverfisgata in central Reykjavík.

A central cultural-history stop close to Harpa and Laugavegur.

Tours Near The Culture House

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Safnahúsið is one of Reykjavík’s notable historic cultural buildings. Its role has changed over time, but it remains associated with Icelandic collections, exhibitions and cultural institutions in the heart of the city.

Did You Know?

Free entry for children in most Icelandic museums

Culture

Stories & Legends

Icelandic sagas and folklore from this area

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Engey

Engey is a historic location in Iceland mentioned in "Njáls saga", one of the ancient Íslendingasögur (Sagas of Icelanders). These medieval narratives preserve the history of Iceland's Viking Age settlement.

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Reykjavík

Reykjavík is a historic location in Iceland mentioned in "Harðar saga og Hólmverja", one of the ancient Íslendingasögur (Sagas of Icelanders). These medieval narratives preserve the history of Iceland's Viking Age settlement.