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Stofnun Árna Magnússonar í íslenskum fræðum
About Stofnun Árna Magnússonar í íslenskum fræðum
Kafaðu inn í hjarta íslenskrar menningar hjá Stofnun Árna Magnússonar í íslenskum fræðum. Þessi mikilvæga stofnun varðveitir dýrmæt miðalda handrit þjóðarinnar og ríka tungumálaarfleifð hennar fyrir komandi kynslóðir.
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History & Background
Stofnun Árna Magnússonar í íslenskum fræðum er lykilstofnun sem helguð er varðveislu og rannsóknum á íslenskri tungu og miðaldahandritum. Stofnun hennar endurspeglar landsbundna skuldbindingu til að vernda einstaka menningararfleifð sem felst í þessum fornu textum.
Did You Know?
- It is officially known as the Árni Magnússon Institute for Icelandic Studies.
- In Icelandic, its full name is Stofnun Árna Magnússonar í íslenskum fræðum.
- The institute's Icelandic name is often shortened simply to Á.
- Its primary focus is on Icelandic studies, including language and literature.
- It preserves Iceland’s medieval manuscripts and its language heritage.
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Why Visit
Witness the foundational texts of Icelandic language and history.
Did You Know?
The institute's full Icelandic name is Stofnun Árna Magnússonar í íslenskum fræðum, often shortened to Á.
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No local legend or myth is provided in the research.
Stories & Legends
Icelandic sagas and folklore from this area
Hidden Gems Nearby
UNESCO Manuscript Collection
Part of the Árni Magnússon manuscript collection is listed on UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register because of its global cultural importance.
See manuscripts recognized as world cultural heritage.
Medieval Vellum Writing Tradition
Exhibitions explain how Icelandic scribes created manuscripts using vellum, ink, and traditional writing techniques.
Learn how sagas were recorded before printing existed.
Icelandic Language Preservation Research
The institute studies how the Icelandic language has remained close to Old Norse for centuries.
Understand why modern Icelanders can still read medieval texts.
Practical Information
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Duration
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Access
Situated in Iceland's capital region.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Árni Magnússon Institute for Icelandic Studies?
It is an institution dedicated to Icelandic studies, specifically preserving medieval manuscripts and language heritage.
What can visitors discover at the institute?
Visitors can discover Iceland's medieval manuscripts and learn about its language heritage.
What is the institute's Icelandic name?
Its full Icelandic name is Stofnun Árna Magnússonar í íslenskum fræðum.
What is the main purpose of the institute?
Its main purpose is to safeguard Iceland’s medieval manuscripts and its rich language heritage.
