Tjörnin
Lake in Reykjavík, Iceland
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Tjörnin (Icelandic pronunciation: [ˈtʰjœ(r)tnɪn] ) is a small, prominent lake in central Reykjavík, the capital of Iceland. Most visitors to the city pass along its shore, as it is situated in the city centre next to the Reykjavik City Hall and several museums. Tjörnin means "the pond".
Feeding the birds on the lake shores is a popular pastime, so much that it has been referred to as "the biggest bread soup in the world".
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Reykjavík
Capital and most populous city of Iceland
0.1 mi away
Althing
National legislature of Iceland
0.2 mi away
The Settlement Exhibition
Notable place
0.2 mi away
National and University Library of Iceland
National library of Iceland
0.2 mi away
Reykjavík Summit
Unsuccessful 1986 Soviet-American diplomatic summit
1.1 mi away
Capital Region (Iceland)
Region of Iceland
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