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Eggin í Gleðivík - The Eggs in Merry bay

Eggin í Gleðivík (the eggs in Merry is an outdoor artwork by artist Sigurður Guðmundsson (b. 1942). The artwork has 34 replicas of eggs of nesting birds that nest in the vicinity of Djúpivogur and reflects the strong connection that Djúpivogur has with nature. The work is especially for the site. The eggs stand on concrete pillars that previously supported a landing pipe between the pier and the smelter.

Eggin í Gleðivík are a popular tourist attraction and has become one of Djúpivogur's landmarks.

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Eggin í Gleðivík - The Eggs in Merry bay

Eggin í Gleðivík - The Eggs in Merry bay

Eggin í Gleðivík (the eggs in Merry is an outdoor artwork by artist Sigurður Guðmundsson (b. 1942). The artwork has 34 replicas of eggs of nesting bir
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