Reykjavík City Hall (Ráðhús)
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. The usual pomposity and self-importance of city halls is absent, replaced by democratic symbolism: The ground floor looks almost like a natural extension of the public street. The exhibition hall contains an enormous 3D relief map of Iceland, which took four men 4 years to construct. This is also the home of the tourist information center, which has extensive information for tourists, as well as a tour booking desk.
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. The usual pomposity and self-importance of city halls is absent, replaced by democratic symbolism: The ground floor looks almost like a natural extension of the public street. The exhibition hall contains an enormous 3D relief map of Iceland, which took four men 4 years to construct. This is also the home of the tourist information center, which has extensive information for tourists, as well as a tour booking desk.
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