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Description:
Berlitz Pocket Guide: Reykjavik covers all the main sights, area by area, in an easily navigable format. Tourist attractions described include the magnificent Hallgrimskirkja church, the enchanting Tjornin lake, the City Hall, and the city's impressive museums and art galleries. You can read about the stunning Blue Lagoon, the site of Iceland's first parliament, the dramatic waterfalls of Gullfoss, the geological centre of Geysir, and the wildlife of the Westman Islands. The book contains background historical information, advice on shopping and entertainment, as well as the low-down on eating out. There is an A-Z of practical information, listings of recommended hotels and restaurants, and useful expressions in Icelandic. There are also special features on topics ranging from whales to Halldor Laxness. Maps show Iceland, Reykjavik, the City Centre and excursions, and there are dozens of colour photographs throughout.
Contents:
Maps: Iceland; Reykjavik; The City Centre; Excursions; Where to Go: Central Reykjavik; The Harbour; Western Reykjavik; Eastern Reykjavik; Hafnarfjorour; Excursions; What to Do: Nightlife; Shopping; Outdoor Activities; Activities for Children; Eating Out; Handy Travel Tips; Hotels and Restaurants; Index.
Extract:
Reykjavik may not be the world's largest or most vibrant capital city - many average sized towns in Europe or the US are bigger - but it does contain a surprisingly wide range of sights and activities for the visitor. You will quickly get the sense that Icelanders are immensely proud of their country and of Reykjavik in particular. They love living here and very much want visitors to enjoy what the city has to offer. Given its size, a huge amount of time and effort has gone into bringing Reykjavik's museums, galleries, churches and public buildings, parks and sports facilities up to international standards.
