Bessastadir, Reykjavik Overview
Bessastadir, located in Alftanes near Reykjavik, is the official residence of the President of Iceland. If you have extra time during your visit to or from Reykjavik, you can add a visit to this modest group of white buildings with red roofs to your itinerary. There is a church nearby that can be combined with this visit.
Every year, many visitors come to Bessastadir, either by invitation or as tourists. One of the highlights for visitors is the opportunity to explore the church on the premises, where you can find beautiful triptych altarpiece painted by the Icelandic artist Muggur in 1921. In 1956, stained glass windows were added to the church to commemorate the 60th birthday of Asgeir Asgeirsson, the second president of the country.
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