Centre in Reykjavík in Reykjavíkurborg, Höfuðborgarsvæðið, Iceland — North Atlantic and Artic Oceans (a Nordic Island)
Vaktarabærinn
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, June 8, 2017
1. Vaktarabærinn Marker
Sigvaldi Kaldalóns, Iceland's beloved poet, was born in the house in 1881.
After being in disrepair for two decades it was brought back to life by Minjavernd.
It is currently used as a guesthouse, embodying history and Icelandic design.
www.vaktahouse.is
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Industry & Commerce.
Location. 64° 8.884′ N, 21° 56.655′ W. Marker is in Reykjavík, Capital Region (Höfuðborgarsvæðið), in Reykjavíkurborg. It is in Centre. Marker is on Garðastræti just north of Grjótagata. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Garðastræti 23, Reykjavík, Capital Region 101, Iceland. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Laufey Jakobsdóttir (within shouting distance of this marker); Grjótaþorp (within shouting distance of this marker); Túngata 6 (within shouting distance of this marker); Grjógata 4 (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Aðalstræti 12 - Ísafold (about 120 meters away); Adlon (about 120 meters away); Aðalstræti 16 (about 120 meters away); The Settlement of Reykjavík (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Reykjavík.
Also see . . .
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Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, June 8, 2017
2. Vaktarabærinn Marker - Wide View
The marker is visible mounted to the low stone wall in front of the house.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 11, 2017. It was originally submitted on July 11, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 236 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 11, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
