| Page Views: 1,574 Last Visit to Þingvellir: September, 2002 | Seamandrew's Žingvellir Page by seamandrew - last update: Sep 7, 2005 |
| Žingvellir--The water filled fissure. |
Žingvellir (pronounced Thingvetlir) is one of Iceland's most improtant historical sites. On this site, the first democracy was created back in the 10th century. Even after Iceland lost it's independence to Norway, and subsequently to Denmark, this site remained a meeting place for Icelanders to discuss issues, laws, and have a good duel. It's location is perfect. Perfectly placed on Žingvallavatn, and surrounded by mountains, and volcanic fissures (which have made either beautiful canyons or breathtaking pool filled canyons. You can include Žingvellir in your daytrip to this site, Geysir, and Gullfoss. It“s called the Golden Circle. |
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| Pros: | "The surrounding countryside is stunningly beautiful" | | Cons: | "You need to drive there (no walkable)" | | In A Nutshell: | "A site of extreme beauty and historical significance." |
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martin_nl Sat Oct 7, 2006 12:41 UTC
Great page! Your pics are wonderful. I hope to get good weather too when I go at the end of October. | globerover Tue Dec 13, 2005 22:53 UTC
what a fascinating landscape with these incredible ground fissures and waterfalls, if it weren't for these unpronouncable names :-) | globetrott Sat Sep 10, 2005 22:13 UTC
What a lovely scenery and excellent pics, Drew !! | TomFoolery Thu Sep 8, 2005 09:40 UTC
Excellent tips and photos, brings back happpy memories! |
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