The oldest house in Reykjavík, from 1764, is at Aðalstræti 10. At the time it was built Reykjavík had very few inhabitants and had just started to resemble a village. (Oct. 8, 2021)

This charming red house was the home of Benedikt Grondal (1826-1907), writer, illustrator, translator and natural scientist. He lived in the house from 1888 until he passed away. (Oct. 8, 2021)

Views around the Ingólfstorg square in the old center of Reykjavík. (Oct. 8, 2021)

A beautiful rainbow which can be seen from the Ingólfstorg square in the old center of Reykjavík. (Oct. 8, 2021)

Views around the Ingólfstorg square in the old center of Reykjavík. (Oct. 8, 2021)

After sailing from Norway, Ingólfur Arnarson took the pillars of his high seat, tossed them into the ocean, and vowed to build his farm where they came to shore. They came to shore in Reykjavík (Smoking Cove, so called for the geothermic steam in the area) and he and his family took up residence in 874. This basalt pillar, one of two huge stone pillars, is located at the Ingólfstorg square in the old center of Reykjavík. (Oct. 8, 2021)

Steinbryggjan is the preserved old the Stone Pier of the Reykjavík Harbour where the ocean once reached. This landmark has its roots in the old town pier which was built in 1884. (Oct. 8, 2021)