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Tórshavn ( Faroese: [ˈtʰɔu̯ʂhau̯n] ⓘ; lit. ' Thor 's harbour'), usually locally referred to as simply Havn, is the capital and largest city of the Faroe Islands. It is located in the southern part on the east coast of Streymoy. To the northwest of the city lies the 347-meter-high (1,138 ft) mountain Húsareyn, and to the southwest, the ...
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He headed the Tórshavn Rowing Club from 1973 to 1979, the...
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Tórshavn Municipality [2] ( Faroese: Tórshavnar kommuna) is...
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Tórshavn ( Danish: Thorshavn) is the capital and largest city of the Faroe Islands, a part of the Kingdom of Denmark. As of 2008, the city has a population of 13,000, with the urban area populated by 19,000 people in total.
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The capital in the Faroe Islands lies in the heart of the island group and is a delight to explore. Tórshavn is named after Tór, the god of weather, strength, and growth in Norse mythology. This far-flung Nordic city is home to just over 20.000 inhabitants. Despite the tiny population, Tórshavn is an appealing spot in the North Atlantic ...
Tórshavn, Faroe Islands. Tórshavn, port and capital of the Faroe Islands, Denmark. It is situated at the southern tip of Streymoy (Streym), the largest of the Faroe Islands. Tórshavn was founded in the 13th century, but it remained only a small village for several centuries thereafter. The ancient Lagting, or Faeroese parliament, used to ...
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Tórshavn offers attractions such as the historic Tinganes district, Vesturkirkjan church, and the National Gallery. Day trip destinations include Vestmanna Bird Cliffs, Sørvágsvatn Lake, and Gasadalur Waterfall. Tórshavn, the Faroese capital city, is a must-visit. Embark on an unforgettable adventure and immerse yourself in this enchanting ...
Get around. 62°0′52″N 6°45′56″W. Map of Tórshavn. City buses operate 4 routes which reach most of the city. All city buses are free to ride. They run every 30 minutes from the city centre on weekdays, hourly on Sunday and Saturday and weekday evenings. There is no bus service during Saturday or Sunday evenings.
