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冰岛国家图书馆

National Library of Iceland是冰岛的著名景点。这个目的地提供独特的体验和冰岛自然的壮观景色。

At a Glance

Visit time

30 minutes–1 hour (for a visit to the public reading room)

Best season

Any time of year — fully indoors

Access

Arngrímsgata 3, Reykjavík. Near the National Museum.

GPS

64.1428, -21.9508

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About 冰岛国家图书馆

National Library of Iceland是冰岛的著名景点。这个目的地提供独特的体验和冰岛自然的壮观景色。

Home to irreplaceable medieval manuscripts including illuminated sagas — the written heart of Icelandic civilisation.

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Background

History & Background

National Library of Iceland has been a significant site in Iceland's landscape. Throughout the years, this location has played an important role in Icelandic culture and natural history.

National Library of Iceland is a remarkable museum in Iceland. The National Library of Iceland (Þjóðarbókhlöðan) at Arngrímsgata 3 in Reykjavík is Iceland's principal library and the custodian of the country's pri... Iceland has one of the world's highest per-capita reading rates, and the National Library stands at the heart of that culture. The original library was established in Reykjavík in 1818 to serve the newly formed governmental institutions of Iceland. T. This location offers visitors a unique opportunity to experience Iceland's natural beauty and cultural heritage.

Folklore

Story & Folklore

国家图书馆成立于1818年，收藏完整的冰岛文学收藏。该图书馆拥有珍贵的中世纪手稿，包括记录冰岛文化遗产的萨迦、埃达和历史法律文献。

💡 Did You Know?

The library holds over one million items including handwritten manuscripts from the 13th century. Iceland has one of the highest per-capita rates of book publishing in the world.

Local Legend

Legends of null

null has been part of Icelandic folklore for generations. Local tales speak of hidden people (huldufólk) and other supernatural beings who inhabit the area. According to tradition, this place deserves respect and visitors should be mindful of the ancient spirits who call it home.

Culture

Stories & Legends

Icelandic sagas and folklore from this area

icelandic saga

Engey

Engey is a historic location in Iceland mentioned in "Njáls saga", one of the ancient Íslendingasögur (Sagas of Icelanders). These medieval narratives preserve the history of Iceland's Viking Age settlement.

icelandic saga

Reykjavík

Reykjavík is a historic location in Iceland mentioned in "Harðar saga og Hólmverja", one of the ancient Íslendingasögur (Sagas of Icelanders). These medieval narratives preserve the history of Iceland's Viking Age settlement.