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Orbis et Globus (Circle and Sphere) in Grímsey Island
Orbis et Globus (Circle and Sphere) in Grímsey Island is an artwork that was placed on the Arctic Circle in 2017. It is a 3m diameter globe that will follow the fluctuating North-South part of the Arctic Circle until it leaves the island.
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A street lamp with the red heart shaped light glowing 24/7 is located by the sea between the old harbour in the city center and Hof Cultural House. Take a selfie with Akureyri Church in the background and share on social media with the hashtag #heartsofakureyri.
Events Today
- Into the Arctic - Exhibition open - kl. 10:00
- Akureyri Museum open - kl. 13:00
- Akureyri Museum‘s Christmas Exhibition - kl. 13:00
- Industrial Museum open - kl. 13:00
- Ange Leccia - La Mer/ The Sea at Akureyri Art Museum
- Art exhibition by Helga Sigríður Valdemarsdóttir at University of Akureyri - Library
- Expressions - Confederation of Labour Art Collection at Akureyri Art Museum
- From Co-op Street to Art Street at Akureyri Art Museum
- Ideas by Hjördís Frímann & Magnús Helgason at Akureyri Art Museum
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X-MAS AND NEW YEAR IN AKUREYRI
Visitors coming to Akureyri during Christmas and New Year can enjoy the cultural festive celebrations of the holidays along with colourful Christmas lights & decorations. New Year´s Eve is greatly celebrated in Iceland with bonfires and fireworks.
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THE GUARDIAN RECOMMENDS AKUREYRI
You are asking where to go on holiday in 2018? The Guardian has made a list and highlights Akureyri saying it is a great destination in its own right, as well as a starting point for exploring some of the island’s most dramatic sights. Read more here.
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