Höfði House

"Höfði House is a historic building located in Reykjavik, Iceland. It was built in 1909 as a French consulate and was later used as the British embassy. The building is notable for its architecture, which combines traditional Icelandic design with French and German influences. Höfði House is perhaps most famous for being the location of the Reykjavik Summit in 1986, a meeting between US President Ronald Reagan and Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev. The summit was a historic event, as it marked the first time the leaders of the two superpowers had met face-to-face in a decade. The talks were aimed at reducing tensions between the US and the Soviet Union and ultimately led to the signing of the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty. Today, Höfði House is owned by the city of Reykjavik and is used for official events and functions. It is also open to the public for tours. The building is considered a cultural and historical landmark in Iceland and is an important symbol of the country's diplomatic history. "