Giganta - Skessuhelli - Reykjanesbær, Iceland
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N 64° 00.540 W 022° 33.270
27W E 423996 N 7098943
Giganta is a giant troll living in a cave called Skessuhelli (English: Giganta's Cave) located at the marina in Gróf, Reykjanesbær (Keflavik), Iceland. It is a children's popular attraction.
Waymark Code: WMWV6X
Location: Iceland
Date Posted: 10/15/2017
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Giganta (the Giantess) in the mountain moved to the town of Reykjanes during the family and cultural festival Night of Lights in 2008 and is now located in Black Cave at the marina in Gróf. Giganta has been settling in her nice cave which is 150 square meters in size and has a superb view over the bay of Keflavík and Faxaflói. Giganta is originally the creation of author Herdís Egilsdóttir who has written 16 stories about the little girl Sigga and her friend Giganta in the mountain, the last one describing her migration to the Town of Reykjanes. The design and making of the cave and Giganta was done by Norðanbál art group. Giganta is full-size and sits sleeping in a rocking chair in the kitchen. She has black hair and two prominent teeth. She wears a polka dot dress and she is barefoot. When we were at the cave we heard her snore and fart...
Hours of Operation:
From 10:00 to 17:00 every day
Admission:
Free
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Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Giganta
Figure Type: Fantasy creature
Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Norðanbál art group
Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: 2008
Materials used: Fiberglass
Location: Skessuhelli
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