Tórshavn is the capital of the Faroe Islands. The name of the city means Thor's Harbour, named after the god of thunder and lightning in Norse mythology.
Tórshavn Cathedral was first built in 1788 and partly rebuilt in 1865. Since 1990 it has been the seat of the Bishop of the Faroe Islands (in the national Evangelical–Lutheran Church).
The city was founded in the 10th century, and was temporarily occupied during World War II by the British (1940–45), following the Nazi-German invasion of mainland Denmark.
Transport
The harbour is served by the Smyril Line international ferry service to Denmark, Iceland, Norway and Scotland. The harbour is also used by domestic ferry services of Strandfaraskip Landsins within the Faroe Islands, chiefly on the route to Tvøroyri.
The town is served by Bussleiðin - a network of local buses. Buses also depart to villages throughout the islands.
There is a helipad in Tórshavn; the nearest airport is Vágar Airport.
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