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Látrabjarg, Iceland

Bjargtangar Lighthouse

The westernmost structure in Europe, and the only permanent building on Látrabjarg, Iceland’s largest seabird cliff.

Eyjafjörður, Iceland

Hauganes Village

It’s hard not to be taken by this village’s natural beauty…or its Jacuzzis.

Selvogur, Iceland

Strandarkirkja

This seaside Icelandic church has mystical beginnings - and a divine legacy.

Vik, Iceland

Reyniskirkja Church

Situated on a hill, the Reyniskirkja Church is estimated to be the only building that would survive the volcanic eruption of the nearby Katla volcano.

Þingvellir, Iceland

Þingvellir Church

Thingvellir Church sits on the land of Iceland's first parliament established in 874 AD.

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Reykjavik, Iceland

Hi-Spy Viewfinder

Admired for their robust durability, their heavy-duty structure enables them to sustain intense usage.

From the Community

Reykjavik, Iceland

Reykjavík Old Harbour

For those desiring a close-up view, boat tours depart daily from Reykjavík’s Old Harbour.

Siglufjordur, Iceland

Herring Era Museum

This museum commemorates the rise and fall of the herring industry that transformed Iceland.

Hellnar, Iceland

Hellnar Church

Despite its remote location, locals continue to gather here each Sunday, a testament to the community’s enduring spirit.

Snæfellsnes Peninsula, Iceland

Svörtuloft Lighthouse

The name is a fitting tribute to a cliff born of the meeting between heat and ice — darkness and a lighthouse.

Hvalnes, Iceland

Hvalnes Lighthouse

The striking Hvalnes Lighthouse in Iceland, is located on a sub-volcanic rock mountain, containing quartz and precious metals.

Suðurnesjabær, Iceland

Old Gardur Lighthouse

The Old Gardur Lighthouse in Iceland was built low enough to the ground to avoid mist but as a result is always in danger from high surf.

Tjorn, Iceland

Church at Tjorn

This Icelandic church's cemetery plays a major role in a popular Icelandic ghost story.

Husavik, Iceland

Húsavik Light

This semicircular-cylindrical light house guards a fishing village in Iceland.

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