This trip should be on everybody's bucket list! Reykjavik is the capitol of Iceland and offers much more than just an eclectic thriving city environment. Tons of interesting architecture with a Norse accent to it. Just about everything you would want to know about Vikings and Norsemen! There are too many waterfalls to name, all within a short drive. Each of the fjords offer a unique blend of native culture and culinary delights all around. Recommend this trip to anyone! Especially visit the Northern Lights Museum, Leif Eiriksson statue in front of the church! Lots more!

This imposing monument stands in front of the striking Hallgrimskirkja Church. The Norse explorer in bronze stands on a huge stone pedestal with one foot put firmly forward, resembling his discovery of America, 500 years ahead of Columbus. Namely, it is believed Leif Erikson was the first European who set foot on North American soil, concretely on Vinland (today's Newfoundland) around year 1000. That's also written on the monument's back side, which was presented to Iceland from USA in 1930 in honor of thousand years of world's first Parliament - Althing which was formed in 930.

The Leif Eiricsson Memorial is a statue of Norse explorer Leif Erikson created by American artist Alexander Stirling Calder. The artwork was commissioned by the United States government as a gift to the Icelandic people for the 1,000th anniversary of the Alþingi in 1930. See pics.

Nice to see this statue commemorating the Viking who landed here centuries ago. Iceland has a strong Viking history, part of their explorations and settlements. This statue can be found toward the center of town.