Þingvellir, Gullfoss & Geysir

The natural amphitheatre at Þingvellir is where the Alþing (Icelandic parliament) met in AD 930 to establish an Icelandic government. It was a democracy.

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Right: Gullfoss ("Golden Falls") is Iceland's second largest waterfall. It is located near both Þingvellir and Geysir.

Below: Great Geysir's more active twin, Strokkur, erupting. There are several pools and geysirs to be found at Geysir.

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All photos © 2004 Darren W. Mize

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