Culture Night at Bessastaðir
August 24, 2024
The presidential couple welcome guests to Bessastaðir on the occasion of Culture Night.















There was an open house at Bessastaðir on Culture Night from 14:00 - 17:00. The President and her husband welcomed more than 1500 guests to the Presidential Residence on the occasion. Above you can see photos from the open house, taken by Eva Björk Ægisdóttir.
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