What does Laugardalshöll stand for?

Laugardalshöll ( Icelandic pronunciation: [ˈlœiːɣarˌtalsˌhœtl̥]; also known as Laugardalshöllin [-ˌhœtlɪn] and Laugardalsholl Sport Center) is a multi-purpose sports and exhibition venue located in the Laugardalur district of Iceland's capital Reykjavík.

Where is Laugardalslaug located?

City of Reykjavík. 10 April 2014. Retrieved 20 May2019. Laugardalslaug(Icelandic pronunciation: [ˈlœiːɣarˌtalsˌlœiːx], "pool of Laugardalur") is a public thermal bathsand swimming poolcomplex located in the Laugardalurdistrict of Iceland's capital Reykjavík.

When was laugardalshöllin built?

Laugardalshöllin was designed by architect Gísli Halldórsson and Skarphéðinn Jóhannsson in early 1959 and built by the City Reykjavík and the Reykjavík Sports Association [ is] (ÍBR). Construction of the building originally started on 29 August 1959 but was largely halted shortly afterwards due to lack of funds.

When was a sporting venue built in Laugardalur?

The idea of building a sporting venue in Laugardalur, along with some other entertainment facilities, dates back to 1871. At that time, the population of Reykjavík, the capital of Iceland, was only about 2,000. Laugardalur was also nearly 3 km (1.9 mi) away from residential areas.