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Thingvellir Church

Thingvellir Church

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Thingvellir Church

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Willem VS

May 28, 2024

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Located in the Þingvellir National Park, Þingvallakirkja is one of the oldest churches in the country. The current wooden structure dates from 185921, but the original church was consecrated in the 11th century. Inside are several bells from earlier churches, a wooden pulpit from the 17th century and a painted altarpiece from 1834. The cemetery behind the church is the final resting place of the independence era poets Jónas Hallgrímsson and Einar Benediktsson. The church is usually closed unless there are staff around.

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Sasha Taylor

April 23, 2023

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Its anglicized name, “Thingvellier,” this breathtaking location was where the Althing parliamentary general assembly met between 930 and 1798. It has also been home to a church for over 1,000 …

Beyond the Horizon

October 5, 2023

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While many travelers are drawn to Þingvellir - or, as it is often called in English, "Thingvellier" - to experience the majestic landscape and historical significance of this place, there …

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1. Öxarárfoss – Flosagjá Fissure loop from Þingvellir

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2. View of the Thingvellir Rift – Flosagjá Fissure loop from Laugarvatn

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3. Öxarárfoss – Thingvellir National Park loop from Þingvellir National Park

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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