Amlóði
Amlóði es una obra de arte pública en la Región Capital, Islandia, que contribuye a la rica tradición de arte público y expresión creativa del país.
Acerca de
Sobre Amlóði
Amlóði es una obra de arte pública en la Región Capital, Islandia, que contribuye a la rica tradición de arte público y expresión creativa del país.
Visit Amlóði to experience a striking example of Icelandic contemporary sculpture set within an open coastal landscape.
Tours cerca de Amlóði
Private Reykjavik LGBTQ+ City Walk
Your Friend in Reykjavik · 3 hours
Private Reykjavik City Tour
Icelimo Luxurytravel · 4 hours
Private 3 hour Reykjavik Driving Tour
Your Friend in Reykjavik · 3 hours
Private Reykjavik Shopping & Sightseeing Walking Tour
Your Friend in Reykjavik · 3 hours
Fotos
Galería
Antecedentes
Historia y Antecedentes
Amlóði was commissioned in 1990 by the cultural fund of Seltjarnarnes and created by Magnús Tómasson. The sculpture was installed and officially unveiled in 1992 near Valhúsahæð. It forms part of the town’s efforts to incorporate public art into open spaces, contributing to the cultural identity of the area.
Folclore
Historia y Folclore
Amlóði es una característica notable de la Región Capital, Islandia, un lugar donde se encuentran la geología antigua, la herencia nórdica y las espectaculares fuerzas naturales. Islandia es uno de los países geológicamente más jóvenes del mundo, pero uno de los más antiguos en términos de narración humana. Cada lugar aquí tiene una historia que vale la pena conocer.
¿Sabías que?
The name Amlóði is associated with the Icelandic word for “fool” or a trickster-like figure, often linked to deeper symbolic or mythological meanings.
Cultura
Historias y Leyendas
Sagas islandesas y folclore de esta área
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.
Skuggabaldur – The Shadow Creature
Skuggabaldur: A phantom dog guarding forgotten paths.
The Settlement of Iceland – Land of Fire and Freedom
Iceland: Land of Fire and Freedom, forged by Vikings and volcanic might.
National Theatre of Iceland
Staff and performers have reported unexplained sounds, flickering lights and ghostly presences in the backstage areas and upper floors of this early 20th century building.
Ubicación
Ubicación
Discover
Explore Nearby
Places from our database within 5.0 km — all data from Sanity
Loading nearby places…
0 places found within 5.0 km
Plan full itinerary →Explorar más