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Pingvellir National Park

Tommy — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 07:28:49 +0000

Þingvellir (Thingvellir) is the National Park where the Althing – an open-air assembly, which represented the whole of Iceland – was established in 930 and continued to meet until 1798. Over two weeks a year, the assembly set laws – seen as a covenant between free men – and settled disputes. The Althing has deep historical and symbolic associations for the people of Iceland. The property includes the Þingvellir National Park and the remains of the Althing itself: fragments of around 50 booths built from turf and stone. Remains from the 10th century are thought to be buried underground.

The site also includes remains of agricultural use from the 18th and 19th centuries. The park shows evidence of the way the landscape was husbanded over 1,000 years.

Pingvellir National Park, Iceland

Gullfoss (The Golden Falls)

Tommy — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 07:16:43 +0000

Gullfoss, found in southwest Iceland, is one of the country’s best natural wonders. The Golden Falls, as the name means in English, are one of the most popular attractions in the country, and Gullfoss together with two other nearby sites (Pingvellir National Park and the geysers at Haukadalur) make up the Golden Circle. This popular day-tour exposes visitors to the beauty of the wild Icelandic landscape, and the volcanic island is home to geysers, glaciers, incredible wildlife, and also an impressive set of waterfalls.

The Hvita River flows into these Iceland waterfalls. Traveling in a southward direction, the wide river appears to vanish downwards to visitors on approach. The great crevice that forms Gullfoss Iceland can’t be seen on the initial approach. Extending to 105 feet in depth, the Golden Falls are an impressive sight. Once a better view is gained, travelers will see that the formation of the waterfalls resembles a staircase, and the water tumbles in two stages. This makes seeing Gullfoss Iceland all the more dramatic.

Gullfoss (Golden Falls), Iceland

Gullfoss, Iceland

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Gullfoss, Iceland

Top attractions in Iceland

Tommy — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 07:04:44 +0000

Iceland, an island in North Atlantic Ocean, has captured the imagination of travelers wholeheartedly.

Pictures of City Iceland Reykjavik

The volcanic isle, with its glaciers, hot springs, puffins, and buzzing capital has long been the source of dreams for many travelers. Stunning landscapes are just the tip of the iceberg of Iceland travel, and luckily for travelers, visiting has never been more affordable.

A banking crisis in 2007 left the country in a very difficult place financially, and almost immediately afterwards, offers for holidays in Iceland were advertised at never-before-seen prices. Airfare, accommodation, and entertainment are within reach of even budget travelers.

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