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Whales of IcelandvsThe Settlement Exhibition
Both The Settlement Exhibition and Whales of Iceland are recommended by expert writers. Overall, The Settlement Exhibition scores slightly higher than Whales of Iceland. The Settlement Exhibition ranks #6 in Reykjavik with accolades from 4 reviews including Lonely Planet, Frommer's and Afar Magazine.
Whales of Iceland
Lonely Planet
Fodor's
Atlas Obscura
Frommer's
Fiskislod 23, Reykjavik 101, Iceland
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Lonely Planet "Ever stroll beneath a blue whale? This museum houses full-sized models of the 23 whales found off Iceland's coast." Full review
Fodor's "Blue whales, fin whales, humpbacks, and belugas are just some of the 23 different species featured in this great pod of life-size models at the Whales of Iceland exhibition." Full review
Atlas Obscura "The largest whale museum in Europe allows visitors to walk among life-size giants. " Full review
Frommer's "A warehouse filled with 23 life-size models made of foam and steel and hung from the walls and ceiling. The models include a variety of species such as the beluga whale and the orca" Full review
The Settlement Exhibition Frommer's Lonely Planet
Afar Magazine Fodor's
Adalstraeti 16, Reykjavik, Iceland
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Frommer's "The oldest known evidence of human habitation in Reykjavík, dating from 871." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"This fascinating archaeological ruin/museum is based around a 10th-century Viking longhouse unearthed here from 2001 to 2002, and the other settlement-era finds from central Reykjavík. " Full review
Afar Magazine "Said remains turned out to be the oldest relics of human habitation in the city, with some fragments dating to before 871 AD." Full review
Fodor's "The core exhibit features the remains of a 10th-century Viking longhouse dating back to the year 871, give or take a couple years." Full review
