On the waterfront, only a few minutes from Harpa, sits the most famous sculpture in Iceland, the Sólfarið or the Sun Voyager. Made of steel and resembling a Viking ship — although this was not the artist's intention — the Sun Voyager is, according to its creator Jón Gunnar Árnason, an ode to the sun, a dreamboat symbolizing the promise of undiscovered territory, the dream of hope, progress, and freedom. This is also one of the best spots for a picture in Reykjavík, with mount Esja providing the perfect backdrop.

Hallgrímskirkja is an iconic part of Reykjavík's skyline and at 74.5 metres tall it is one of the tallest structures in the country. The gigantic church on the hill was a controversial project, but Icelanders have come to embrace their monumental tower in all its brutalist glory. The concrete mountain which took over 40 years to construct was inspired by the unusual columnar basalt formations along Iceland’s coast. You can admire the building inside and outside, go to the top of the tower to catch the view or attend an organ concert. The church is named after Hallgrímur Pétursson — a 17th-century minister and poet who wrote the “The Passion Hymns”. The book remains popular to this day.

The Old Fortress (Palaio Frourio), situated on Corfu's eastern side, spans the promontory once home to the ancient town, dating back to Byzantine times. Built by the Venetians, it stands as a symbol of their dominance in the Ionian Sea and remains a prominent landmark of the island. Today, visitors are invited to explore its historic grounds and discover the fascinating areas within.

Religion is a very important part of life in Corfu — in the Old Town alone you'll find about twenty churches. Built in 1590, the Holy Church of Saint Spyridon is a typical example of the ecclesiastical architecture of the Ionian Islands in Greece. Saint Spiridon, the patron of Corfu, was born, lived, and died in this city.