#82 GF - Torshavn, Faroe Islands

The Norse established their parliament on the Tinganes peninsula in AD 850. Thus, Tórshavn became the Faroe Islands's capital and has remained so ever since. Early on, Tórshavn became the centre of the islands' trade monopoly, thereby being the only legal place for the islanders to sell and buy goods. 

The Tórshavn Jazz Festival has been held annually since 1983. It attracts musicians from North America and Europe and has become a popular tourist event.

EUROPA stamp 1991 - "Space exploration"

 

The Galata Bridge - Thorshavn, Faroe Islands

Torshavn - the largest city of the Faroe Islands archipelago, at the same time its capital and seat of the highest authorities of this Danish dependent territory. The name Thorshavn in Danish means Port Thor, the Norse god of storm and thunder.   

EUROPA stamp 1989 - "Children's games"