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Slættaratindur (highest point of the Faroe Islands)
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By: kkeps
@ 2011-04-02 19:52:42
Slættaratindur is the highest mountain in the Faroe Islands, at an altitude of 882 metres. It is located in the northern part of Eysturoy, between the villages of Eiði, Gjógv, and Funningur.

According to Guinness World Records Slættaratindur is the object of the world's longest sight line, 550 km from Vatnajökull, the largest glacier in Iceland. GWR state that "owing to the light bending effects of atmospheric refraction, Vatnajökull (2119m), Iceland, can sometimes be seen from the Faroe Islands, 340 miles (550km) away".]]>

Slættaratindur (highest point of the Faroe Islands)
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By: kkeps
@ 2011-04-02 19:52:42
Slættaratindur is the highest mountain in the Faroe Islands, at an altitude of 882 metres. It is located in the northern part of Eysturoy, between the villages of Eiði, Gjógv, and Funningur.

According to Guinness World Records Slættaratindur is the object of the world's longest sight line, 550 km from Vatnajökull, the largest glacier in Iceland. GWR state that "owing to the light bending effects of atmospheric refraction, Vatnajökull (2119m), Iceland, can sometimes be seen from the Faroe Islands, 340 miles (550km) away".]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/sl-ttaratindur-highest-point-of-the-faroe-islands/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/sl-ttaratindur-highest-point-of-the-faroe-islands/ Sat, 02 Apr 2011 19:52:42 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/sl-ttaratindur-highest-point-of-the-faroe-islands/ 62.29634700 -7.01236700

Sevmýra Stadium
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By: adrbr
@ 2010-07-24 10:28:40]]>

Sevmýra Stadium
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By: adrbr
@ 2010-07-24 10:28:40]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/sevm-ra-stadium/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/sevm-ra-stadium/ Sat, 24 Jul 2010 10:28:40 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/sevm-ra-stadium/ 61.55109500 -6.79107400

Skála Stadium
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By: adrbr
@ 2010-07-24 10:28:34
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sk%C3%A1la_%C3%8DF]]>

Skála Stadium
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By: adrbr
@ 2010-07-24 10:28:34
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sk%C3%A1la_%C3%8DF]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/sk-la-stadium/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/sk-la-stadium/ Sat, 24 Jul 2010 10:28:34 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/sk-la-stadium/ 62.16016500 -6.78875600

Serpugerdi Stadium
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By: adrbr
@ 2010-07-24 10:04:10
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/V%C3%ADkingur_G%C3%B8ta]]>

Serpugerdi Stadium
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By: adrbr
@ 2010-07-24 10:04:10
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/V%C3%ADkingur_G%C3%B8ta]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/serpugerdi-stadium/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/serpugerdi-stadium/ Sat, 24 Jul 2010 10:04:10 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/serpugerdi-stadium/ 62.19999200 -6.74667900

Fuglafjørdur Stadium
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By: adrbr
@ 2010-07-24 10:03:57
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%8DF_Fuglafj%C3%B8r%C3%B0ur]]>

Fuglafjørdur Stadium
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By: adrbr
@ 2010-07-24 10:03:57
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%8DF_Fuglafj%C3%B8r%C3%B0ur]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/fuglafj-rdur-stadium/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/fuglafj-rdur-stadium/ Sat, 24 Jul 2010 10:03:57 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/fuglafj-rdur-stadium/ 62.24509200 -6.81395000

Runavík Stadium
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By: adrbr
@ 2010-07-24 09:51:29]]>

Runavík Stadium
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By: adrbr
@ 2010-07-24 09:51:29]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/runav-k-stadium/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/runav-k-stadium/ Sat, 24 Jul 2010 09:51:29 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/runav-k-stadium/ 62.10595200 -6.72336700

Injector Arena
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By: adrbr
@ 2010-07-24 09:51:21]]>

Injector Arena
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By: adrbr
@ 2010-07-24 09:51:21]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/injector-arena/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/injector-arena/ Sat, 24 Jul 2010 09:51:21 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/injector-arena/ 62.22494600 -6.57974800

Múli, Population 4
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By: adrbr
@ 2009-02-12 11:15:33]]>

Múli, Population 4
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By: adrbr
@ 2009-02-12 11:15:33]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/m-li-population-4/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/m-li-population-4/ Thu, 12 Feb 2009 11:15:33 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/m-li-population-4/ 62.35105200 -6.58247700

Fríðrikskirkjan (Frederickschurch)
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By: AlbinoFlea
@ 2006-04-19 20:43:50
From www.tjatsi.fo:

The architect behind Fríðrikskirkjan is Høgni Würdig Larsen (b. 1951) from Tórshavn. After graduating from the College of Architecture of the Academy of Fine Arts in 1979, Høgni W. Larsen studied for a year at the Technical College in Helsinki in 1981 and then studied for a year at the Nordic Institute of Social Community Planning in Stockholm in 1982. When the Parish of Nes offered an architect contract for open competition for a new church in the rural district of Toftir on Eysturoy, Høgni W. Larsen was one of the participants.

The requirements for the church were that it had to be able to accommodate 400-600 people and that the building costs could not exceed DKK 15 million. Out of 29 entries, a unanimous committee of judges chose Høgni W. Larsen’s project as the best. As can be seen from the comments of the committee of judges, the church is modelled on the old traditional Faroese church and kept in a pure style. In connection with his participation in the architect competition on Fríðrikskirkjan, Høgni W. Larsen set up the design office Arkitektavirkið c/o Høgni W. Larsen in 1992. In addition to the design office, Arkitektavirkið also contains a studio and a large workshop. The stonework for the altarpiece, Communion table, pulpit and baptismal font in Fríðrikskirkjan was carried out at this workshop by Høgni W. Larsen himself.

The church is composed of three construction members. The supporting structure is white-painted reinforced concrete, whereas the supporting roof structure consists of white-stained laminated wood. The internal walls of the nave consist of white-painted gas concrete, whereas the altar wall is white-painted, plastered reinforced iron. The floor at both ends of the church is of Portuguese slate, whereas the interior of the church and all other rooms have solid merbau floors.

The fixtures and fittings of the church were also designed by Høgni W. Larsen. The altarpiece, Communion table and pulpit are made of black Swedish granite and brass, whereas the baptismal font is made of Faroese columnar basalt and brass. The altarpiece weighs around 6 tonnes and the Communion table around 3 tonnes. Høgni W. Larsen also designed the church’s unique chandeliers, lamps and candlesticks, which are made of brass.]]>

Fríðrikskirkjan (Frederickschurch)
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By: AlbinoFlea
@ 2006-04-19 20:43:50
From www.tjatsi.fo:

The architect behind Fríðrikskirkjan is Høgni Würdig Larsen (b. 1951) from Tórshavn. After graduating from the College of Architecture of the Academy of Fine Arts in 1979, Høgni W. Larsen studied for a year at the Technical College in Helsinki in 1981 and then studied for a year at the Nordic Institute of Social Community Planning in Stockholm in 1982. When the Parish of Nes offered an architect contract for open competition for a new church in the rural district of Toftir on Eysturoy, Høgni W. Larsen was one of the participants.

The requirements for the church were that it had to be able to accommodate 400-600 people and that the building costs could not exceed DKK 15 million. Out of 29 entries, a unanimous committee of judges chose Høgni W. Larsen’s project as the best. As can be seen from the comments of the committee of judges, the church is modelled on the old traditional Faroese church and kept in a pure style. In connection with his participation in the architect competition on Fríðrikskirkjan, Høgni W. Larsen set up the design office Arkitektavirkið c/o Høgni W. Larsen in 1992. In addition to the design office, Arkitektavirkið also contains a studio and a large workshop. The stonework for the altarpiece, Communion table, pulpit and baptismal font in Fríðrikskirkjan was carried out at this workshop by Høgni W. Larsen himself.

The church is composed of three construction members. The supporting structure is white-painted reinforced concrete, whereas the supporting roof structure consists of white-stained laminated wood. The internal walls of the nave consist of white-painted gas concrete, whereas the altar wall is white-painted, plastered reinforced iron. The floor at both ends of the church is of Portuguese slate, whereas the interior of the church and all other rooms have solid merbau floors.

The fixtures and fittings of the church were also designed by Høgni W. Larsen. The altarpiece, Communion table and pulpit are made of black Swedish granite and brass, whereas the baptismal font is made of Faroese columnar basalt and brass. The altarpiece weighs around 6 tonnes and the Communion table around 3 tonnes. Høgni W. Larsen also designed the church’s unique chandeliers, lamps and candlesticks, which are made of brass.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/fr-rikskirkjan-frederickschurch/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/fr-rikskirkjan-frederickschurch/ Wed, 19 Apr 2006 20:43:50 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/fr-rikskirkjan-frederickschurch/ 62.10632900 -6.68344300

Skáli Church
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By: AlbinoFlea
@ 2006-04-19 20:23:48]]>

Skáli Church
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By: AlbinoFlea
@ 2006-04-19 20:23:48]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/sk-li-church/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/sk-li-church/ Wed, 19 Apr 2006 20:23:48 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/sk-li-church/ 62.15664200 -6.77790900

Ships in Drydock in Skáli Harbor
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By: AlbinoFlea
@ 2006-04-19 20:15:49
From faroeislands.dk:

Skali (also called Skala) lies on Skalafjordur-inlet’s west-side.
In Skala lies the largest shipyard of the Faroe Islands. Many of the ships in the Faeroese fleet are built here.
As not many new ships are built on the Faroe Islands these years the shipyard is mostly doing repairs now.
In addition to ships from the Faeroese fleet also Russian ships are visiting the shipyard in Skala to get overhauled.]]>

Ships in Drydock in Skáli Harbor
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By: AlbinoFlea
@ 2006-04-19 20:15:49
From faroeislands.dk:

Skali (also called Skala) lies on Skalafjordur-inlet’s west-side.
In Skala lies the largest shipyard of the Faroe Islands. Many of the ships in the Faeroese fleet are built here.
As not many new ships are built on the Faroe Islands these years the shipyard is mostly doing repairs now.
In addition to ships from the Faeroese fleet also Russian ships are visiting the shipyard in Skala to get overhauled.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ships-in-drydock-in-sk-li-harbor/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ships-in-drydock-in-sk-li-harbor/ Wed, 19 Apr 2006 20:15:49 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ships-in-drydock-in-sk-li-harbor/ 62.16231100 -6.78522300

Nólsoyar Viti (Nólsoy Lighthouse)
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By: AlbinoFlea
@ 2006-04-19 19:50:06
From www.faroestamps.fo:

The first real lighthouse in the Faroes was built in 1893, and during that same year, no less than 6 lighthouses were built on the islands, which were of inestimable importance for the ever growing deep sea fishing fleet, and the increasing trade with the outher world.

Among these beacons was Nólsoy lighthouse, which is the largest - and is recogned to be the brightest beacon in the North Atlantic. It is sending its light from a tower, 14 metres tall, made of basalt and granite rock and placed 62 metres above the sea level, on Nólsoy’s southwesternmost point, and in its immediate vicinity is the rocky mountain Kápulin.

During the Second World War, all lighthouses on the Faroes were blacked out, as they were in other countries affected by the war. The powerstation, the radio beacon and the fog signal unit on Nólsoy were totally destroyed and the staff quarters were seriously damaged in an air raid in 1941.

After the introduction of home rule for the Faroes within the Danish Kingdom in 1948, it was agreed upon to make the lighthouse service a joint concern between the Danish state and the Faroese local government, and then the much needed repair work could start.
The power station on Mykines islet, supplying the Mykines lighthouse with electrical power, was worn out, and the Stóra Dímun lighthouse was about to topple into the sea after a landslide on the small island..
The three big lighthouses, on Nólsoy, Mykines and Akraberg each got a new power station and a new radia beacon, and in keeping with the technical advances, the lighthouses have been automated and the lighthouse staffs reduced accordingly.]]>

Nólsoyar Viti (Nólsoy Lighthouse)
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By: AlbinoFlea
@ 2006-04-19 19:50:06
From www.faroestamps.fo:

The first real lighthouse in the Faroes was built in 1893, and during that same year, no less than 6 lighthouses were built on the islands, which were of inestimable importance for the ever growing deep sea fishing fleet, and the increasing trade with the outher world.

Among these beacons was Nólsoy lighthouse, which is the largest - and is recogned to be the brightest beacon in the North Atlantic. It is sending its light from a tower, 14 metres tall, made of basalt and granite rock and placed 62 metres above the sea level, on Nólsoy’s southwesternmost point, and in its immediate vicinity is the rocky mountain Kápulin.

During the Second World War, all lighthouses on the Faroes were blacked out, as they were in other countries affected by the war. The powerstation, the radio beacon and the fog signal unit on Nólsoy were totally destroyed and the staff quarters were seriously damaged in an air raid in 1941.

After the introduction of home rule for the Faroes within the Danish Kingdom in 1948, it was agreed upon to make the lighthouse service a joint concern between the Danish state and the Faroese local government, and then the much needed repair work could start.
The power station on Mykines islet, supplying the Mykines lighthouse with electrical power, was worn out, and the Stóra Dímun lighthouse was about to topple into the sea after a landslide on the small island..
The three big lighthouses, on Nólsoy, Mykines and Akraberg each got a new power station and a new radia beacon, and in keeping with the technical advances, the lighthouses have been automated and the lighthouse staffs reduced accordingly.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/n-lsoyar-viti-n-lsoy-lighthouse/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/n-lsoyar-viti-n-lsoy-lighthouse/ Wed, 19 Apr 2006 19:50:06 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/n-lsoyar-viti-n-lsoy-lighthouse/ 61.95731500 -6.61440100

M/S Ritan Passenger Ferry Docked at Nólsoy
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By: AlbinoFlea
@ 2006-04-19 19:35:48]]>

M/S Ritan Passenger Ferry Docked at Nólsoy
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By: AlbinoFlea
@ 2006-04-19 19:35:48]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/m-s-ritan-passenger-ferry-docked-at-n-lsoy/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/m-s-ritan-passenger-ferry-docked-at-n-lsoy/ Wed, 19 Apr 2006 19:35:48 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/m-s-ritan-passenger-ferry-docked-at-n-lsoy/ 62.00817000 -6.67395300

Lítla Dímun
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By: AlbinoFlea
@ 2006-04-19 19:09:28
From Wikipedia:

Lítla Dímun is a small island between the islands of Suðuroy and Stóra Dímun in the Faroe Islands. It is the smallest of the main 18 islands, being less than 1 sq km in area, and is the only uninhabited one. The island can be seen from the villages Hvalba and Sandvík.

The southern 1/3 of the island is sheer cliff, with the rest rising to the mountain of Slættirnir (413 m). The island is only inhabited by sheep and seabirds. Getting ashore is difficult, and can be performed only in perfect weather. The cliffs can be climbed with the aid of ropes placed by the sheep owners.

The island features as the site of a battle in the 13th century work Færeyinga Saga (Saga of the Faroese).
Lítla Dímun
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Lítla Dímun

The name means "Little Dímun", in contrast to Stóra Dímun or "Great Dimun". According to the Faroese placename expert Jakobsen, "Dimun" may represent a pre-Norse, Celtic placename element, with 'di' representing "two".]]>

Lítla Dímun
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By: AlbinoFlea
@ 2006-04-19 19:09:28
From Wikipedia:

Lítla Dímun is a small island between the islands of Suðuroy and Stóra Dímun in the Faroe Islands. It is the smallest of the main 18 islands, being less than 1 sq km in area, and is the only uninhabited one. The island can be seen from the villages Hvalba and Sandvík.

The southern 1/3 of the island is sheer cliff, with the rest rising to the mountain of Slættirnir (413 m). The island is only inhabited by sheep and seabirds. Getting ashore is difficult, and can be performed only in perfect weather. The cliffs can be climbed with the aid of ropes placed by the sheep owners.

The island features as the site of a battle in the 13th century work Færeyinga Saga (Saga of the Faroese).
Lítla Dímun
Enlarge
Lítla Dímun

The name means "Little Dímun", in contrast to Stóra Dímun or "Great Dimun". According to the Faroese placename expert Jakobsen, "Dimun" may represent a pre-Norse, Celtic placename element, with 'di' representing "two".]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/l-tla-d-mun/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/l-tla-d-mun/ Wed, 19 Apr 2006 19:09:28 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/l-tla-d-mun/ 61.63293900 -6.70919100

Car Ferry Docked at Drelnes
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By: AlbinoFlea
@ 2006-04-19 17:51:00
Since these images are from 2004, this is not the M/F Smyril which currently makes the run from Tórshavn to Drelnes, and which went into service in 2005...]]>

Car Ferry Docked at Drelnes
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By: AlbinoFlea
@ 2006-04-19 17:51:00
Since these images are from 2004, this is not the M/F Smyril which currently makes the run from Tórshavn to Drelnes, and which went into service in 2005...]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/car-ferry-docked-at-drelnes/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/car-ferry-docked-at-drelnes/ Wed, 19 Apr 2006 17:51:00 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/car-ferry-docked-at-drelnes/ 61.55383300 -6.83072400