Reykjavík, Iceland's Vibrant Capital - Rick Steves' Europe Travel Bite
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With a hard scrabble heritage and a vibrant culture, today it offers a touristfriendly mix of old and new.
Stark and utilitarian yet beautiful, it evokes the island's volcanic landscape. Stairstep gables echo Iceland's basalt cliffs.
This extravagant use of space and glass put Iceland on the world's architectural map when it opened in 2011.
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Reykjavík blends hardscrabble roots with a modern urban vitality, crowned by its imposing church and pulsing with art, color, and a cosmopolitan vibe. Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/7Gt2lK0SjUg. Reykjavík travel info https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/iceland #ricksteveseurope #reykjavik #rickstevesiceland Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe. *Check out more Rick Steves’ Europe travel resources:* • “Rick Steves’ Europe” public television series: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/video/tv-show • “Travel with Rick Steves” public radio program: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/audio/radio • European tours: https://www.ricksteves.com/tours • Guidebooks: https://store.ricksteves.com/shop/guidebooks • Travel gear: https://store.ricksteves.com/shop/ • Travel classes: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/video/travel-talks • Rick Steves Audio Europe app: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/audio/audio-europe Rick Steves, America's most respected authority on European travel, writes European travel guidebooks, and hosts travel shows on public television and public radio.