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Overview

Akureyri (pronounced ah-koo-rare-ee) stands strong as Iceland鈥檚 second city, but a Melbourne, Manchester or Montr茅al it is not. And how could it be with only 18,600 residents? It鈥檚 a wonder the city (which would be a 鈥榯own鈥� anywhere else) generates this much buzz. Expect cool cafes, quality restaurants, a handful of art galleries and even some late-night bustle 鈥� a far cry from other rural Icelandic towns.

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  • 尝测蝉迟颈驳补谤冒耻谤颈苍苍

    尝测蝉迟颈驳补谤冒耻谤颈苍苍

    Akureyri

    The most northerly botanical garden in the world makes a delightful spot for a fragrant wander on sunny days. The wealth of plant life on display is truly鈥�

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    Akureyrarkirkja

    Akureyri

    Dominating the town from high on a hill, Akureyri鈥檚 landmark church was designed by Gu冒j贸n Sam煤elsson, the architect responsible for Reykjav铆k鈥檚鈥�

  • 狈辞苍苍补丑煤蝉

    狈辞苍苍补丑煤蝉

    Akureyri

    The most interesting of the artists鈥� residences in Akureyri, 狈辞苍苍补丑煤蝉 was the childhood home of renowned children鈥檚 writer Reverend J贸n Sveinsson (1857鈥�

  • Akureyri Museum

    Akureyri Museum

    Akureyri

    This sweet, well-curated museum houses art and historical items relating to town life, including maps, photos and recreations of early Icelandic homes鈥�

  • Akureyri Art Museum

    Akureyri Art Museum

    Akureyri

    Stimulate your senses at the Akureyri Art Museum, which hosts eclectic, innovative exhibitions 鈥� from graphic design to portraiture 鈥� and is surrounded by鈥�

  • Into the Arctic

    Into the Arctic

    Akureyri

    Akureyri's newest entry on the exhibition scene, Into the Arctic displays cover the great north's wildlife, settlement, explorers and culture, from dog鈥�

  • Catholic Church

    Catholic Church

    Akureyri

    The Catholic church is an attractive old red-and-white house built in 1912 and acquired by the church in 1952. On the nearby roundabout is Einar J贸nsson鈥檚鈥�

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