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Meginviðburðir Íslandssögunnar hafa gerst þar og því skipa Þingvellir sérstakan sess í hugum allra Íslendinga. Þingvellir eru í dag friðlýstur helgistaður Íslendinga. Í lögum segir að hið friðlýsta land skuli ævinlega vera eign íslensku þjóðarinnar og undir vernd Alþingis.
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Apr 12, 2024 · One of the most extraordinary places in Iceland is Þingvellir National Park, located within the Golden Circle route. In this Þingvellir guide, you will find information that will help you make the most of your visit to this historic Icelandic landmark.
One of Iceland’s most beautiful destinations, and the first stop on the “Golden Circle” is Þingvellir National Park. The park, which is located about 40 km (25 miles) northeast of Iceland's capital, Reykjavík, is a site of historical, cultural, and geological significance.
Thingvellir National Park is located in an active volcanic area, just 49km east of Reykjavík, the capital of Iceland, and covers 24,000 hectares, of which 9,270ha constitute the World Heritage property.
Þingvellir National Park is a natural wonder where the geology and ecosystem of Þingvallavatn form a unique whole. Few places, if any, have a similar connection to the history of Iceland and the Icelandic nation, since major events in the history of Iceland have taken place at Þingvellir.