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ReykjavikReykjavík offers a great variety of museums. Icelandic and foreign artists display their work at the various art museums and galleries. Two historic museum can be found in the city as well as one excellent museum of natural sciences. Lovers of the arts and culture are in for a real treat in Reykjavík. Strong Icelandic tradition and international culture thrive side by side to weave a rich tapestry of delights and experiences for visitors. Visual art is flourishing in Reykjavík, with its twin flagships the National Gallery and the Municipal Art Museum (Kjarvalsstaðir). Adding colour to the scene is a rich array of exhibition places ranging from museums and galleries to the streets where happenings are performed. For the performing arts, Reykjavík - selected as one of the European Cultural Cities in the Year 2000 - hosts a symphony orchestra, opera, several theatre companies and a ballet company. The biennial Reykjavík Arts Festival features a packed programme of international celebrities and many top performers in all fields make a point of including Iceland's capital on their itineraries. There's something in Reykjavík to keep your soul fed and nourished virtually every day of the week, all year round.
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