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The 10 Best Churches & Cathedrals in South Region, Iceland
Discover the best top things to do in South Region, Iceland including Asolfsskalakirkja, Ulfljotsvatnskirkja, Breioabolstaoarkirkja, Strandarkirkja, Hofskirkja Church, Nupsstadur, Kotstrandarkirkja, Thingvallakirkja church, Laugardaelakirkja, Minningarkapella ser Jons Steingrimssonar.
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1. Asolfsskalakirkja
2. Ulfljotsvatnskirkja
3. Breioabolstaoarkirkja
4. Strandarkirkja
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 56 reviews
Reviewed By Steve5863 - Avon, United States
This small church is located alone, next to the ocean, on the open basalt flows of the Reykjanes Peninsula and the area around the church provides a scenic area of open, dark sky perfect for the viewing of the aurora borealis. We were fortunate enough to witness a display of epic beauty late on April 4 and continuing into the wee hours of the 5th in 2018. (Delta misdirected my luggage so the attached photos were made without the benefit of my missing tripod.) This small Lutheran church was originally established in the middle of nowhere along the southern coast of Iceland in the 12th century when a group of sailors trying to reach shore in a storm prayed for a safe return and promised that if they did survive they would build a church at the location of their landing. An angel then appeared and guided them through the surf and unseen reefs to safety. Keeping their word, they built Strandarkirkja for which many miracles have been attributed to and is one of the richest churches in Iceland as many donations arrive in the hopes one’s prayers will be heard.
5. Hofskirkja Church
6. Nupsstadur
7. Kotstrandarkirkja
8. Thingvallakirkja church
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 84 reviews
Reviewed By WorldTravelerCO - Thornton, United States
Lovely church in hiking range from Thingvellir National Park. Wear appropriate gear for the season to truly relax and enjoy this beautiful area!
