| Page Views: 1,515 Last Visit to Þingvellir: August, 2004 | The First Parlament between Europe and America by Cristian_Uluru - last update: Oct 3, 2004 |
From 930, when people found Alping, Pingvellir (Plain of Assembly) is the most important historical place in Iceland. Nowhere in the world the break between the European clod and the North-american one is so evident. The wide plain is full of fissures and forests. In this plain there are canyons, caves, river, lakes and waterfalls. Near Pingvellir there is the biggest lake of Iceland: Pingvallavatn (84 km^2). In 1928 Pingvellir became National Park and you can find a lot of house of the people that leave Reykjavik during weekend. All historical place are situated in a small area and outside them there are a lot of paths carry you in the most important natural place. |
|  | History Sons of Ingolfur Arnarson, the first tenant farmer of Iceland, founded Alping in Pingvellir. The decided to found it here because the Almannagja fissure is an ideal place where people and legislator can speak about the laws of Iceland. The Alping was the most important event during summer season. In Pingvellir Iceland people decide to accept the Christian religion, to found Holar and Skalholt. In Pingvellir in 1262 Iceland lose the war against Norway and the Alping lose his autority. The Alping borned again in 1843 when Iceland became independent. In 1874 Christian IX King of Danmark was the first king to participate to the assembly and a lot of people came to see him. The 17th June 1944 more than 30000 people came to Pingvellir to celebrate the born of the Repubblic of Iceland. |
> Add to your Custom Travel Guide [What's This?]
Cristian_Uluru's Þingvellir Travel Tips
| Overview | Things to Do
Tips: 3 - Photos: 3 | | | | Restaurants | Hotels & Accommodations | | | | Nightlife | Off The Beaten Path | | | | Tourist Traps | Warnings Or Dangers | | | | Transportation | Local Customs | | | | Packing Lists | Shopping | | | | Sports Travel | General Tips |
 Comments for Cristian_Uluru about Þingvellir | | | | |
jumpingnorman Tue Mar 10, 2009 07:54 UTC
The waterfalls in Iceland are just stunning! | Ekahau Sat Jul 7, 2007 20:37 UTC
Cristian --This is very interesting History | ginte Fri Sep 23, 2005 18:12 UTC
Nice page on Unesco site. Thanks for sharing. Best wishes from Lithuania! |
|
|
email me
add as friend
