Thingvellir, “Parliament Plains,” is treasured and revered by the Icelanders not just for the beauty and grandeur of its lava landscape but also as the cradle of their national identity. Running time ca 20. min. Thingvellir, “Parliament Plains,” is treasured and revered by the Icelanders not just for the beauty and grandeur of its lava landscape but also as the cradle of their national identity. Beneath the natural walls of its majestic chasm, overlooking fertile plains and the largest lake in the country, the settlers of Iceland proclaimed their independent republic at Thingvellir in AD 930, and founded the democratic parliament that is the oldest national assembly in the world today. Now a protected national park and popular attraction for sightseers, hikers and campers, Thingvellir is a meeting-point for the spirit of history, the forces that have shaped the land, and the gentle handwork of nature with its message of peace and harmony. PAL and NTSC.
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