Austurstræti
Austurstræti (English: East Street) is a street in central Reykjavík that runs from Veltusund east to Lækjargata. In its continuation is Bankastræti and Laugavegur. In the 18th of April 2007, a fire broke out in Austurstræti that destroyed a two historic houses, but caused no injuries.
Austurstræti was first called Langafortov or Langastétt (English: Long-pavement). The street was so named because its south side was paved with stone so people could walk over it despite of heavy rain.
Coordinates: 64°08′52.1″N 21°56′23.3″W / 64.147806°N 21.939806°W
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