Leif Eriksson statue (Reykjavík, Iceland – design contribution/competition)
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The Leif Eriksson statue in Reykjavík, Iceland, is a prominent public monument honoring the Norse explorer Leif Erikson, created in the early 20th century and standing near Hallgrímskirkja as a symbol of Icelandic heritage and transatlantic exploration.
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| Leif Eriksson statue (Reykjavík, Iceland – design contribution/competition) canonical | 1 |
Statements (46)
| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
equestrian-free figurative statue
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outdoor sculpture ⓘ public monument ⓘ |
| commemoratesEvent | Norse voyages to North America ⓘ |
| continent | Europe ⓘ |
| country | Iceland ⓘ |
| dedicatedTo | Leif Erikson ⓘ |
| depicts |
Leif Erikson holding a weapon or staff
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Leif Erikson in Viking attire ⓘ Leif Erikson standing ⓘ |
| designSelectionMethod | artistic competition ⓘ |
| genre | commemorative sculpture ⓘ |
| hasCulturalSignificance |
commemoration of Viking Age
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national identity of Iceland ⓘ |
| hasDesignProcess | design competition ⓘ |
| hasLighting | illuminated at night ⓘ |
| hasPart |
bronze figure of Leif Erikson
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stone pedestal ⓘ |
| heritageSymbolOf | Icelandic heritage ⓘ |
| inception | early 20th century ⓘ |
| isLandmarkOf | Reykjavík cityscape ⓘ |
| isTouristAttraction | true ⓘ |
| languageOfInscriptions | Icelandic ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
Austurvöllur area
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surface form:
Austurvöllur area of Reykjavík
Reykjavík, Iceland ⓘ
surface form:
Reykjavík
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| locatedInPublicSpace | yes ⓘ |
| locatedNear |
Hallgrímskirkja church
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surface form:
Hallgrímskirkja
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| material | bronze ⓘ |
| municipality | Reykjavíkurborg ⓘ |
| nearFeature | Skólavörðuholt hill ⓘ |
| publicAccess | yes ⓘ |
| purpose |
to commemorate Norse discovery of North America
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to honor Leif Erikson ⓘ to serve as a national symbol ⓘ |
| region | Capital Region of Iceland ⓘ |
| subjectEthnicity | Norse ⓘ |
| subjectNotableFor | voyage to North America ⓘ |
| subjectOccupation | explorer ⓘ |
| symbolizes |
Iceland–United States relations
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Norse exploration ⓘ transatlantic exploration ⓘ |
| unveiledIn | 20th century ⓘ |
| usedFor |
ceremonial events
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tourist photography ⓘ |
| viewpointFor |
Hallgrímskirkja church
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surface form:
Hallgrímskirkja
Ingólfstorg square in Reykjavík ⓘ
surface form:
downtown Reykjavík
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Leif Eriksson statue (Reykjavík, Iceland – design contribution/competition)
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