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Iceland|The landmark opera house that has experienced many twists and turns

Harpa Opera House is the premier music and conference center in Reykjavik, the capital of Iceland. It was completed in 2011 and has now become one of the most representative landmarks in the capital. However, the construction of Harpa Opera House has actually experienced many twists and turns. The 2008 financial tsunami plunged the world into an economic crisis. Iceland's three major banks went bankrupt within a week, companies went bankrupt one after another, and people were living in dire straits. Iceland's prospects at the time were very bleak. Later, the government also declared bankruptcy. Harpa Opera House seemed to be unable to escape the fate of stopping construction. Miraculously, despite numerous economic concerns, the Icelandic government insisted on paying the full amount and completing the construction of Harpa. It was the only building at that time that was completed on time with government assistance. 📍Harpa Opera House Austurbakki 2, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland #Iceland #IcelandTravel
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