Thingvellir National Park
Thingvellir is a national park with a wealth of natural beautiful place and is the site of Iceland's first parliament, recognized in 1930. The name Thingvellir means "the plains of the parliament" and the site was initially chosen because of its scenery, acoustics and its location near most of the country's population. Hiking trails lead through the park to points of historical importance as well as canyons, caves, streams and waterfalls.
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