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Langholtskirkja church
20. Höfði House (E-2) 21. Reykjavík Art Museum – Kjarvalsstaðir (E-4)
Reykjavík Airport - domestic air terminal
Ægisíða is a great setting for a seaside walk.
22. Lækjartorg (C-2) 23. National Gallery of Iceland (C-3)
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24. Perlan Museum (D-5)
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25. Public Library (C-2) 26. Reykjavík Art Museum – Hafnarhús (C-2) 27. Nauthólsvík – Thermal Beach (D-7)
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28. Skating Rink (G-4) 29. Ásgrímur Jónsson Collection (C-4) 30. The Culture House (C-2)
Perlan Museum
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Historical bunkers from WWII
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36. Suðurgata Cemetery (B-3) 37. Reykjavík City Theater (F-5) 38. National Museum of Iceland (B-3) 39. Listasafn Sigurjóns Ólafssonar - Museum (F-2)
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