English: Akureyri town situated on a peninsula Trollaskag, also called Capital of north Iceland, located between picturesque fjords Skagafjordur and Eyjafjörður. It is the second largest metropolitan area in Iceland, in terms of the number of quarters.

Although it is inhabited by about eighteen thousand people, it is considered the cultural capital of the northern regions of Iceland. The city is surrounded by spectacular granite mountains, reaching up to 1500 m height above sea level, The settlement was founded Helgi Magri (Helgi Skinny), who settled here with his wife in the 890 year. Although Akureyri as station trade was mentioned already in 1602, city rights settlement gained more than 200 years later, ie. In 1862. The name of the city was established by combining two Icelandic words: Akur (field) and Eyrie (spit).

Akureyri is an important communications center, houses the national airport and port, which provides 30% of the catches of fish on the island. This city is also the largest brewery in Iceland and the second largest hospital on the island. In 1978. He was appointed to the university by giving young people from the area of ​​education and the opportunity to stay in the region. One of the directions is the Law of Polar as in the days of the struggle for influence in the Arctic is of interest to prospective students.

Akureyri is also the center of trade and service. This elegant and cosmopolitan place in the summer draws many tourists and Icelanders.

An interesting fact in Akureyri are red lights in the shape of hearts. This modification came in 2008 as a result of the banking crisis the Icelandic krona fell by half and the banks have announced bankruptcy, people lost their jobs saving etc. Reich kids from Akureyri worried the situation asked for the help of teachers, as a consequence of the idea that everywhere in place of the heart. So that adults could see that love is more important than money .

Most attractions are located in the center. Noteworthy is dominant over the city, situated on a hill church Akureyrarkirkja 1940., Which rises on the street Eyrarlandsvegur. Temple like Hallgrimskirkja in Reykjavik - designed by Icelandic architect Gudjon Samuelsson. Near the church is located Sigurgaedir building, which houses a museum dedicated to Matthias Jochumssonowi. This eminent writer became famous primarily as the creator of the Icelandic national anthem, also he translated the works of Shakespeare and Byron.

The great attraction is the botanical garden Lystigarðurinn, founded in 1912. Since then he has been three times enlarged, now it covers an area of ​​about 3.6 ha area. Cultivation of exotic species is possible thanks to a specific microclimate, which prevails in the city. The garden is a great place for a walk. There are benches, pond and fountain, and the whole set is completed sculpture surrounded by greenery.

The main cultural center and conference town is Hof. Here are held numerous exhibitions, artistic presentations and fashion shows.

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