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Skansin — Attraction in Tórshavn

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Skansin
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Skansin is a historic fortress in Tórshavn, the capital of the Faroe Islands. Skansin is located on a hill beside the port of Tórshavn. The fort was built in 1580 by Magnus Heinason to protect against pirate raids of the town, after he himself was nearly caught up in one such raid.
Nearby attractions
Tórshavn Cathedral
3 Kirkjuvegur, Tórshavn 100, Faroe Islands
Nearby restaurants
Angus Steakhouse
1 Havnargøta, Tórshavn 100, Faroe Islands
Seven
31 Jónas Broncksgøta, Tórshavn 100, Faroe Islands
Mungo Havn
15 Havnargøta, Tórshavn 100, Faroe Islands
Áarstova
1 Gongin, Tórshavn 100, Faroe Islands
Katrina Christiansen
6 Bringsnagøta, Tórshavn 100, Faroe Islands
Barbara Fish House
4-6 Gongin, Tórshavn 100, Faroe Islands
Mikkeller Tórshavn
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ROKS
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Essabarr
7 Áarvegur, Tórshavn 100, Faroe Islands
etika Sushi
3 Áarvegur, Tórshavn 100, Faroe Islands
Nearby local services
H. N. Jacobsens Bókahandil
2 Vaglið, Tórshavn 100, Faroe Islands
Visit Torshavn
17 Niels Finsens gøta, Tórshavn 100, Faroe Islands
Mylnan
8 Niels Finsensgøta, 100,, Tórshavn, Faroe Islands
Føroya Heimavirkisfelag
7 Niels Finsens gøta, Tórshavn 100, Faroe Islands
Hon+Hann
15 R.C. Effersøes gøta, Tórshavn 100, Faroe Islands
Miklagarður
SMS Center, Thorshavn 100, Faroe Islands
Nearby hotels
62N Hotel City Center
Doktara Jakobsens gøta, 14 16, Tórshavn 100, Faroe Islands
Tora Guesthouse
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Skansin

0 Yviri við Strond, Tórshavn 100, Faroe Islands
4.3(290)
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Skansin is a historic fortress in Tórshavn, the capital of the Faroe Islands. Skansin is located on a hill beside the port of Tórshavn. The fort was built in 1580 by Magnus Heinason to protect against pirate raids of the town, after he himself was nearly caught up in one such raid.

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attractions: Tórshavn Cathedral, restaurants: Angus Steakhouse, Seven, Mungo Havn, Áarstova, Katrina Christiansen, Barbara Fish House, Mikkeller Tórshavn, ROKS, Essabarr, etika Sushi, local businesses: H. N. Jacobsens Bókahandil, Visit Torshavn, Mylnan, Føroya Heimavirkisfelag, Hon+Hann, Miklagarður
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Nearby attractions of Skansin

Tórshavn Cathedral

Tórshavn Cathedral

Tórshavn Cathedral

4.4

(126)

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Nearby restaurants of Skansin

Angus Steakhouse

Seven

Mungo Havn

Áarstova

Katrina Christiansen

Barbara Fish House

Mikkeller Tórshavn

ROKS

Essabarr

etika Sushi

Angus Steakhouse

Angus Steakhouse

4.2

(265)

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Seven

Seven

4.3

(88)

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Mungo Havn

Mungo Havn

4.0

(10)

Closed
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Áarstova

Áarstova

4.5

(235)

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Nearby local services of Skansin

H. N. Jacobsens Bókahandil

Visit Torshavn

Mylnan

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Miklagarður

H. N. Jacobsens Bókahandil

H. N. Jacobsens Bókahandil

4.7

(145)

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Visit Torshavn

Visit Torshavn

4.3

(128)

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Mylnan

Mylnan

4.0

(38)

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Føroya Heimavirkisfelag

Føroya Heimavirkisfelag

4.7

(10)

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Stefano PrinaStefano Prina
Old fortress and lighthouse that oversees the port of Torshavn in the Faroe Islands. Skansin is located on a hill beside the port of Tórshavn. The fort was built in 1580 by Magnus Heinason to protect against pirate raids of the town, after he himself was nearly caught up in one such raid. The fort was expanded considerably in 1780 and went through a series of rebuilds for many years afterwards. During the Second World War the fort served Britain as a military base after the British occupation of the Faroe Islands in April 1940. Two 5.5 inch guns date from the British occupation, standing along with many older Danish cannon. #faroeislands #torshavn #streymoy #lighthouse #fortress
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Shalev MorShalev Mor
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CalvinWCalvinW
This is such an intriguing monument that we explored on our first night on the Faroe Islands. Wanted to use the 20 minutes I had before our dinner reservation to explore this spot which was just the perfect amount of time. Not super busy but definitely a cool location with some history behind it.
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Old fortress and lighthouse that oversees the port of Torshavn in the Faroe Islands. Skansin is located on a hill beside the port of Tórshavn. The fort was built in 1580 by Magnus Heinason to protect against pirate raids of the town, after he himself was nearly caught up in one such raid. The fort was expanded considerably in 1780 and went through a series of rebuilds for many years afterwards. During the Second World War the fort served Britain as a military base after the British occupation of the Faroe Islands in April 1940. Two 5.5 inch guns date from the British occupation, standing along with many older Danish cannon. #faroeislands #torshavn #streymoy #lighthouse #fortress
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This is such an intriguing monument that we explored on our first night on the Faroe Islands. Wanted to use the 20 minutes I had before our dinner reservation to explore this spot which was just the perfect amount of time. Not super busy but definitely a cool location with some history behind it.
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Old fortress and lighthouse that oversees the port of Torshavn in the Faroe Islands.

Skansin is located on a hill beside the port of Tórshavn. The fort was built in 1580 by Magnus Heinason to protect against pirate raids of the town, after he himself was nearly caught up in one such raid. The fort was expanded considerably in 1780 and went through a series of rebuilds for many years afterwards. During the Second World War the fort served Britain as a military base after the British occupation of the Faroe Islands in April 1940. Two 5.5 inch guns date from the British occupation, standing along with many older Danish cannon.

#faroeislands #torshavn #streymoy...

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5.0
2y

This is such an intriguing monument that we explored on our first night on the Faroe Islands. Wanted to use the 20 minutes I had before our dinner reservation to explore this spot which was just the perfect amount of time. Not super busy but definitely a cool location with some...

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3.0
7y

When visited during working hours the visitors center was closed. Other visitors who were in urged us to climb the fence to get in. We entered through a gate that was easy to open. Relatively abandoned place. Not much to see from inside Driving by you can...

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