Pingvellir Iceland
by Stuart Litoff
Title
Pingvellir Iceland
Artist
Stuart Litoff
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
Description
Pingvellir National Park Žingvellir is a site of historical, cultural, and geological importance, and is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Iceland. It lies in a rift valley that marks the crest of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, and is at the northern end of Žingvallavatn, the largest natural lake in Iceland. It is also the site of the first the Icelandic Parliament, which was established in 930, and where it remained until 1798. It is also incredibly beautiful.
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October 28th, 2015
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