Argir
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Argir is a village in the country Faroe Islands.
- Population: 1789
- Postal code (Zip). FO 160
- Location:
- Municipality: Tórshavnar kommuna
- Football team: AB (Argja Bóltfelag)
Argir, once a village south of Tórshavn, has grown and is now merged with Tórshavn. In 1997 it joined the municipality of Tórshavn.
In recent years more and more houses have been built in Argir and the village or quarter has grown high into the hills. The uppermost part of Argir is now so far away from Torshavn that a car is practically needed to be able to live there. In return the area offers a magnificent view over the sea and the capital.
There is a cosy boat harbour with boathouses in Argir. The church in Argir was built in 1974. From the 16th century there was a leprosy-hospital in Argir. Some paupers were living there as well. When the leprosy was eradicated in 1750 the hospital was turned into a workhouse for the poor.
[edit] See also
[edit] External links
- Faroeislands.dk: Agir Images and description of all cities on the Faroe Islands.
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