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Grafarkirkja

The oldest church in Iceland is in the north, near the town of Hofsós. Parts of the church date from the 17th century. However, there is a mention of a Grafark...
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The oldest church in Iceland is in the north, near the town of Hofsós. Parts of the church date from the 17th century. However, there is a mention of a Grafarkirkja in the Sturlunga Saga, so a previous building probably existed as early as 1240. In 1775, on the orders of the Danish king, the church was desecrated and converted into a warehouse for the surrounding farms. The National Museum of Iceland acquired the building in 1939. It was renovated and rededicated as a church in 1953.
Grafarkirkja is one of six remaining turf churches in Iceland, the only one surrounded by a complete turf wall.
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Beautiful shot
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