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Overview of Þingvellir Park on Golden Circle, Iceland - Encircle Photos

1 Overview of Þingvellir Park on Golden Circle, Iceland

Þingvellir began as the epicenter of Iceland’s government when the Alþingi (Parliament) met for the first time in 930 AD. The legislative and court system continued here during the Old Commonwealth period ending in 1264. The surrounding floodplain was an assembly field plus common ground for farming and fishing. The Almannagjá ravine is also noteworthy as the junction of the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates. These are a few of the highlights of Þingvellir which became a national park in 1930. No wonder Thingvellir has been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Overview of Þingvellir Park on Golden Circle, Iceland

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