Thingvellir National Park, Thingvellir, Southern Region, Iceland
Thingvellir National Park is a historic site and national park in Iceland, east of Reykjavík. It's known for the Alþing (Althing), the site of Iceland's parliament from the 10th to 18th centuries. On the site are the Þingvellir Church and the ruins of old stone shelters. The park sits in a rift valley caused by the separation of 2 tectonic plates, with rocky cliffs and fissures like the huge Alman...
Blue Lagoon is a popular spa destination in Iceland featuring a blue-colored outdoor lagoon with mineral-rich waters. The spa is located in a lava field near Grindavík and in front of Mount Þorbjörn on Reykjanes Peninsula, in a location known for geothermal power. It is believed this power of geothermal seawater create transformational spa journeys. Named one of 25 wonders of the world by National...
Hallgrímskirkja is a Lutheran parish church in Reykjavík, Iceland. At 74.5 metres high, it is the largest church in Iceland and among the tallest structures in the country. The church is named after the Icelandic poet and clergyman Hallgrímur Pétursson author of the Passion Hymns. Situated on a hilltop near the centre of Reykjavík, the church is one of the city's best-known landmarks and is visib...
Reykjavík is the capital and largest city of Iceland. It is located in southwestern Iceland, on the southern shore of Faxaflói bay. Its latitude is 64°08' N, making it the world's northernmost capital of a sovereign state. With a population of around 131,136 it is the center of Iceland's cultural, economic, and governmental activity, and is a popular tourist destination. (Wikipedia)
Milky blue lakes outside of the main swimming pool of Blue Lagoon. You can not swim in those ponds but you can walk around and take pictures of these picturesque lakes without the crowds.
Harpa is one of Reykjavik's most striking landmarks and a centre of cultural and social life in the very heart of the city. An award-winning work of art, Harpa has become a popular tourist destination visited by millions of people since opening in 2011. Its iconic glass honeycomb design was created by the Danish firm Henning Larsen Architects in co-operation with Danish-Icelandic artist Olafur Eli...