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Reykjavik Maritime MuseumvsReykjavik City Hall
Reykjavik Maritime Museum and Reykjavik City Hall are both recommended by writers. Overall, Reykjavik Maritime Museum is preferred by most reviewers compared to Reykjavik City Hall. Reykjavik Maritime Museum has a TripExpert Score of 84 with endorsements from 4 reviews including Fodor's, Lonely Planet and Frommer's.
Reykjavik Maritime Museum
Lonely Planet
Fodor's
Frommer's
Michelin Guide Frommer's Frommer's
Grandagarour 8, Reykjavik 101, Iceland
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Lonely Planet "Based appropriately in a former fish-freezing plant, this museum celebrates the country’s seafaring heritage, focusing on the trawlers that transformed Iceland’s economy." Full review
Fodor's "Housed in an old fish factory with great views of the harbor, the maritime museum features an exhibition on Icelandic fisheries, trading vessels, and displays a whole Coastal Guard vessel which can be explored." Full review
Frommer's "The permanent exhibit shares many features with local maritime museums across the country, such as well-crafted ship models and dummies in very uncomfortable-looking raincoats. " Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"The museum, installed in a former fish canning factory very close to the quayside, recounts the maritime history of Iceland." Full review
Frommer's "This museum is helping to revive the once-fading western harbor area. The permanent exhibit delves into the country’s 20th-century seafaring heritage via well-crafted ship models " Full review
Frommer's "Opened in 2005 in a converted fish-freezing plant, takes an in-depth look at the country's 20th-century seafaring heritage. " Full review
Reykjavik City Hall Lonely Planet
Afar Magazine Frommer's
Tjarnargata, Reykjavik, Iceland
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Lonely Planet "Reykjavík’s waterside Ráðhús is a beautifully positioned postmodern construction of concrete stilts, tinted windows and mossy walls rising from Tjörnin." Full review
Afar Magazine "The lake and its surrounding natural environment make it a peaceful place to visit. It's possible to sit and watch the lake from inside the café - a good idea when the temperatures plummet." Full review
Frommer's "On the northern shore of Lake Tjörnin, this gray concrete, metal, and glass building boldly stands out with its dripping, moss-covered walls and seemingly floating base" Full review
