Where is Akureyrarkirkja?

Akureyrarkirkja Akureyri is located at the end of a huge fjord in northern Iceland. 10. Safnasafnid The Folk and Outsider Art Museum

What is Akureyri famous for?

The iconic Akureyri Church is considered one of the must-see Akureyri attractions. It's conveniently easy to spot as it towers over the center of the city and dominates the town's skyline. It was consecrated in 1940 and, since then, has always been the most significant trademark symbol of the 'Capital in the North.'

Why is Akureyri called kristna?

According to the sagas, his farmstead was named Kristna (Christ's Peninsula). He is then rightfully regarded as Akureyri’s founding father; he is to the north what Ingólfur Arnarson is to Iceland’s capital, Reykjavík. Exactly when the name "Akureyri" began its popular usage, no one is exactly sure.

Is Akureyri Ireland's second largest city?

Among these, a crucial stop is what is colloquially called “Iceland's Capital of the North”, Akureyri, the island’s second-largest city. In truth, calling Akureyri “Iceland’s second largest city” is something of a misdemeanour seemings as the population is only around 19,000 people.