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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Predicate Object
instanceOf equestrian-free figurative statue
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
Leif Erikson in Viking attire
Leif Erikson standing
designSelectionMethod artistic competition
genre commemorative sculpture
hasCulturalSignificance commemoration of Viking Age
national identity of Iceland
hasDesignProcess design competition
hasLighting illuminated at night
hasPart bronze figure of Leif Erikson
stone pedestal
heritageSymbolOf Icelandic heritage
inception early 20th century
isLandmarkOf Reykjavík cityscape
isTouristAttraction true
languageOfInscriptions Icelandic
locatedIn Austurvöllur area
surface form: Austurvöllur area of Reykjavík

Reykjavík, Iceland
surface form: Reykjavík
locatedInPublicSpace yes
locatedNear Hallgrímskirkja church
surface form: Hallgrímskirkja
material bronze
municipality Reykjavíkurborg
nearFeature Skólavörðuholt hill
publicAccess yes
purpose to commemorate Norse discovery of North America
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
Norse exploration
transatlantic exploration
unveiledIn 20th century
usedFor ceremonial events
tourist photography
viewpointFor Hallgrímskirkja church
surface form: Hallgrímskirkja

Ingólfstorg square in Reykjavík
surface form: downtown Reykjavík

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Subject: Leif Eriksson statue (Reykjavík, Iceland – design contribution/competition)
Description of subject: 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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Alexander Stirling Calder notableWork Leif Eriksson statue (Reykjavík, Iceland – design contribution/competition)