Tórshavn

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  • Faroe Islands Tórshavn
    Hotel Føroyar – A Special Hotel in Tórshavn, Capital of the Faroe Islands

    Hotel Føroyar – A Special Hotel in Tórshavn, Capital of the Faroe Islands

    When I arrived at the Hotel Føroyar I was delighted to see that it had a traditional turf roof. But I could not help wondering if this was genuine. The turf roof comprises a covering of birch bark topped by tiles of turf has been popular since prehistoric times. Today they continue to triumph…

  • Faroe Islands Tórshavn
    Tórshavn, the Captivating Capital of the Faroe Islands

    Tórshavn, the Captivating Capital of the Faroe Islands

    On arrival in Tórshavn Faroe Islands I caught a tantalising glance of the red and white tower of a lighthouse on a promontory at the far end of the harbour. I decided this should be my starting point and set off to investigate. At first I did not appreciate that the steps I was climbing were…