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Leif Erikson Monument
Statue of Norse explorer Leif Erikson standing prominently in front of Hallgrímskirkja.
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About Leif Erikson Monument
The Leif Erikson monument stands directly in front of Hallgrímskirkja and commemorates the Norse explorer traditionally credited with reaching North America centuries before Christopher Columbus. The monument was a gift from the United States to Iceland in 1930, marking the 1,000th anniversary of Alþingi.
Our practical tips
✓There is no reason to make a separate journey here — combine it with Hallgrímskirkja.
✓The statue makes a great foreground for photographs of the church.
