Old photos of Reykjavík
12 photographs of Reykjavík, from 1917 to 2025 — each pinned to the exact place it was taken.
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What the photos show
The 12 photographs of Reykjavík on PlaceWas span 3 decades, from 1917 to 2025. 2 of them were taken before 1980; the other 10 are recent views of the same streets and landmarks.4 spots were photographed more than once, so you can compare the same street, square or building across the years.12 of the photos carry a written caption explaining what is in the frame. Every picture is pinned to the place it was taken, so the map below shows where the photographers stood.
Places in Reykjavík through time
Spots photographed more than once — compare the same place across the years.
Stories from Reykjavík
What contributors wrote about these photographs.
1910s · 2 photos
2010s · 7 photos
2020s · 3 photos