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Þingvellir (Thingvellir)

Lögberg in Þingvellir
Lögberg in Þingvellir. / Hansueli Krapf, Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 3.0

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A unique monument of history. In 930 AD there was established parliament of Iceland which acted here until 1789. The site still contains remains of numerous temporary houses made of turf and rock which were used during the two weeks of assembly.

4.6 out of 10 stars 45.8%

GPS coordinates
64.2596 N 21.1224 W
Location, address
Europe, Iceland, Suðurland, in Þingvellir
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