Government Buildings in Reykjavik
Government Buildings in Reykjavik, Iceland
Government Buildings in Reykjavik
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Architectural Buildings • Civic Centres
Miðborg
Points of Interest & Landmarks • Government Buildings
Miðborg
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- PBPGYorkshire, UK6,897 contributionsA somewhat sixties structure, lots of concrete and boxy. The setting is quite good, next to the water the columns along the front male a picture. There is a large relief map/structure in the basement you can visit, worth the effort.Written 4 September 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- PBPGYorkshire, UK6,897 contributionsWe couldn’t get in to the building. It was all very boxy lots of concrete set in a bland square with nothing to smooth the edges. There were no information boards around. Nice little garden at the sideWritten 4 September 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- fisici-miMilan, Italy286 contributionsThe prime minister’s office is a good representation of the Icelandic democracy: small, elegant and close to the people with no apparent security protection.
The building dates back to mid XVIII century. Originally a prison, it became the see of the danish governors and a government building.
Surrounded by a small lawn, with no fences, the little mansion faces the Laekjargata, the main street of central Reykjavík, marking the vicinity of the government to the citizens.Written 28 September 2018This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - fisici-miMilan, Italy286 contributionsTake the opportunity to see a central bank from inside (usually this kind of institutions is not open to the public).
Modern building in the middle of a little district of contemporary architecture comprising the Harpa concert hall, the Supreme Court and the new complex of business buildings under construction between the Harpa and the harbour. The architectural quality is in my opinion quite good. The building is mostly covered with grey stone and conveys an image of seriousness and sobriety.
Visitors can access the entrance hall including a small but interesting museum of banknotes and coins issued in Iceland since mid XIX century.
The Central Bank had to face a huge financial crisis in 2008 using also non conventional policy tools such as limits to the convertibility of the Krona.Written 28 September 2018This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - bigwawaoNew York City, NY10,139 contributionsI found out about this museum while researching for my trip to Iceland. To my surprise I could not find anything at TA.
The Icelandic Central Bank in collaboration with the National Museum has a collection of coins and monetary devices held elsewhere. There is a small sample collection that is open to the public. This display, the Numismatic Museum, is at the lobby of the Central Bank Building- the entrance of which is on Arnaholl Park. This museum is small. Just the lobby of the CB building. It shows mostly the history of Iceland's money. I did not realize that Iceland used Danish money as their money until that Danish money collapsed. Nice collection worth a few minutes of your time.
You could do this museum when you are in the area visiting, Harpa (across the street), the Arnaholl Park and the Arnaholl Statue.
As a must go out of your way visit, no; when you are in the area, definitely. Since most tourist will visit the Harpa, drop by here. It is worth it.Written 16 June 2018This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
