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Laugavegur is the main shopping street in Reykjavík, renowned for its boutiques, restaurants, bars, hotels, jewelry stores, second-hand shops and art galleries. Recognized as one of the best shopping streets in the world . Established in 1885 and is one of the oldest streets of the city.
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Full of stores, traditional restaurants and pubs, the long and lively Laugavegur is the main shopping street in Reykjavik and the most picturesque area of the Icelandic capital's historical centre.
Laugavegur is one of the oldest streets in Iceland’s capital, Reykjavík. Its name roughly translates to ‘the Water Road’, as it was up and down this area where women used to bring their laundry to be washed in the hot pools.
Jul 13, 2016 · A Guide to Laugavegur, Iceland’s Single Coolest Street. Reykjavik is the world’s northernmost national capital, and it’s also a compact, tightly organized city where you can walk nearly ...
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Jun 14, 2024 · One of the best places to stop during your tour of Reykjavík is Laugavegur, the main shopping street in the city. This downtown main street in Reykjavík is best known for its selection of souvenir shops, boutiques, restaurants, and bars, giving you everything you may need in one location.
Feb 28, 2024 · Laugavegur is the main shopping, dining, and party drag in Reykjavík, Iceland’s capital city. When people mention Laugavegur, they generally mean the stretch of road between Bankastræti and Hlemmur, though Laugavegur in fact extends much further east.
Laugavegur (Icelandic pronunciation: [ˈlœyːɣaˌvɛːɣʏr̥]) is the primary commercial artery of downtown Reykjavík, Iceland and one of the oldest shopping streets. The name means "wash road", as it used to lead to the hot springs in Laugardalur where in olden times the women of Reykjavík took their laundry for washing.
