Torshavn
Tórshavn is the capital of the Faeroe Islands, situated at the southern tip of Streymoy, the largest island of the Faeroe Islands.
Tórshavn was founded in the 13th century, but it remained only a small village for several centuries thereafter. The ancient Lagting, or Faroese parliament, used to meet on Tinganaes, a promontory that cuts Tórshavn harbour into two parts. The Lagting now meets in the centre of town. Tórshavn itself now houses about one-third of the total population of the Faeroe Islands. It is well connected by road to other settlements on Streymoy, and boats link it to settlements on other islands in the archipelago. Its main industries are fishing and the making of knitwear, the latter using wool from the large numbers of sheep on the islands. Tórshavn is home to the Faroese Academy, and a local museum.
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Torshavn Panoramic Drive (Tour D)
TORSHAVN, FAROE ISLANDS
We board our coach on the quayside opposite historic Tinganes, the rocky peninsula in Tórshavn harbour where the ancient Vikings first established the town. Travelling up to the scenic ridge top road that runs along the southern part of the island of Streymoy, we pause for photos at a viewpoint overlooking the colourful capital city.
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Torshavn The Capital (Tour E)
TORSHAVN, FAROE ISLANDS
Today Tórshavn is considered one of the smallest and most pleasant capital cities in the world. The history of Tórshavn began centuries ago when Vikings from Western Norway first met in the middle of the islands for their annual gathering. This summer court and market gradually grew into a permanent trading area. Under Norwegian and then Danish rule government officials made Tórshavn their home. They built forts to protect themselves and, spurred on by an expanding fishing fleet, the village soon became a thriving town. Tórshavn today blends the historical and picturesque with all the features of a modern city.
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