Nuuk, Greenland

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August 26th 2019

Published: May 2nd 2022

Our first port call in Greenland was Nuuk, the capital. Formerly named Godthåb, the city is the largest town in Greenland with a population of about 18,000. Nuuk is also the world's northernmost capital city, just below the Arctic Circle. The city is spread out and the landscape quite austere looking. There is little vegetation, even in summer, and no trees or shrubs. Housing is primarily in the ... Read Full Entry

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Andrew Lisowski

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"I haven't been everywhere, but it's on my list." I've traveled for a long time and have many memories of places and people. I enjoy travel, especially to new places I haven't seen before. Every journey, whether brief or extended, provides the opportunity for a new experience or a different way to see things. I like travel photography, too, and always have my camera with me. I look to the "4Hs of Tourism" as a guide when traveling: understanding the Habitat; Heritage; History and Handicrafts. Member of the TravBuddy travel blogging community from 2007 until its demise in 2018. [world... full info

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Danish Lutheran Missionary Attire

Greenland National Museum. Danish Lutheran missionary attire in Greenland, 18th century. IMG_0298

Cooperage

Colonial Harbour. Qalipaataasivikasik - Cooper’s workshop (cooperage) from 1887. Greenland National Museum. One of the buildings forming an open air museum of old town Nuuk (Godthåb). DSC_0441

Whale Blubber Processing House

Colonial Harbour. Former whale blubber processing house from 1930-1934. The building now houses an exhibit on Inuit transportation. Greenland National Museum. One of the buildings forming an open air museum of old town Nuuk (Godthåb). DSC_0444p1

Carpenter’s Workshop

Colonial Harbour. Iffiorfik - Carpenter’s workshop, built on the foundations of Hans Egede’s church. Greenland National Museum. One of the buildings forming an open air museum of old town Nuuk. DSC_0445

Royal Greenland Trading Store (1850)

Colonial Harbour. Niuertarfik - Royal Greenland Trading Company store from 1850. Greenland National Museum. One of the buildings forming an open air museum of old town Nuuk (Godthåb). The Royal Greenland Trading Company store was the commissary prior to self-rule. DSC_0446

Old Nuuk

Old Nuuk. Foreground stone foundations set off the traditional red wooden houses and Church of Our Savior. In the Arctic, red is easier to see in the snow covered winter. DSC_0453

Bust of Jonathan Petersen

Jonathan Petersen (1881-1961) was a Greenlandic composer and songwriter. DSC_0423

Inussuk

Inussuk, sculpture by Niels Motfeldt. The sculpture memorializes the inauguration of Greenland's self governance in 2009. The three pillars refer to the three peoples of Greenland, north west and east. The stones were collected from the shores of Greenland. DSC_0455

Arctic Winter Games 2016 Monument

The 2016 Arctic Winter Games were held in Nuuk.. DSC_0456

Old and New in Nuuk

Modern Nuuk. Nuuk Center (NC) rises above traditional one story red wooden housing. Opened in 2012, Nuuk Center comprises a two-level shipping mass and an eight floor office tower. It is the largest and tallest building in Greenland. DSC_0450

Katuaq - Nuuk Cultural Centre

Katuaq - Nuuk cultural centre. Opened in 1997. "Inspired by Greenland’s dramatic scenery of icebergs, snowfields and mountains, the main element of the building is sheathed by a ‘floating’, undulating screen of golden larch wood. ... The screen acts as an architectural metaphor for the Northern Lights, whereas the dark and massive form of the main building is reminiscent of the icy mountains of Greenland.". Designed by Schmidt Hammer Lassen of Denmark. DSC_0458

Katuaq - Nuuk Cultural Centre

Katuaq - Nuuk cultural centre. Opened in 1997. The round form in the foyer houses the multi-purpose auditorium. "The Greenlandic artist Buuti Pedersen has created the relief based on the old myth of the sun and the moon called Malina & Aningaaq. The relief is carved directly into the wall". IMG_0406

Katuaq Auditorium

Katuaq - Nuuk cultural centre. Opened in 1997. "The auditorium has seating for 550 people and can also be used as a cinema, theatre or concert/conference hall". Posters of upcoming current feature films were displayed outside the entrance. IMG_0408

Pedestrian Precint

Pedestrian mall along Imaneq. DSC_0459p1

Seal Sculpture

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Bank of Greenland

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Nuuk Center (NC)

Modern Nuuk. Nuuk Center (NC). Opened in 2012, Nuuk Center comprises a two-level shipping mass and an eight floor office tower. It is the largest and tallest building in Greenland. DSC_0457

Nuuk Center (NC)

Nuuk Center (NC) shopping mall. The mall includes a supermarket, pharmacy, clothing stores, electronics store, a toy store and a home store. IMG_0403

Produce Display

Produce display at Pisiffik supermarket. The well-stocked supermarkets have everything from Greenlandic specialties, such as whale skin and seal meat, to French wines, beef from Chile, chips (crisps), frozen pizza and Mexican food. IMG_0401

Old Cemetery

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Cliffside Apartment Blocks

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8th May 2022

RENanDREW
Ren & Andrew

Greenland
Enjoyed reading this post. I love the stark beauty, and this mask is very eye-catching too.

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