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The parliament building. Built 1881 . Facade made of basalt stone. The parliament has 63 members.
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The ministry building at Laekjarsgata.
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The university of Iceland. In the foreground you can see a statue - "Saemund on the seal´s back". Made by Asmundur Sveinsson.
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The Nordic house - a Scandinavian cultural centre. Made by the finnish architect Alvar Aalto.
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Trains on Iceland? Of course! The steam locomotive "Minör" carried fill material during the construction of the Reykajvik harbour at the beginning of the 20:th century.