- 1. Reykjavík AreaReykjavík is the capital of Iceland, surrounded by suburbs and fascinating places.
- 2. ReykjanesReykjanes peninsula is full of geothermal wonders and also the home of Keflavík Airport.
- 3. West IcelandOne of the most famous attraction in the West is Snæfellsjökull glacier.
- 4. WestfjordsAn isolated part of Iceland, with a natural beauty beyond compare.
- 5. StrandirIf you’re looking for desolated wilderness and solitude, Strandir is the place for you.
- 6. North IcelandHome of Dettifoss waterfall, the most powerful waterfall in Europe.
- 7. South IcelandIceland’s most visited region, with plenty of waterfalls, black sand beaches and glaciers.
- 8. Highlands and interiorThe uninhabited region of Iceland, with amazing landscapes that are hard to find anywhere else.
- 9. East IcelandThe eastern part of Iceland is the home of the reindeers and Iceland’s biggest forest.
The Nine Wonders of Iceland
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Bakkagerdi Church
Region: East IcelandCoordinates: 65.5236389° N 13.8094933° W
This church belongs to the Desjamyri benefice in the Muli deanery. The church stands on the outskirts of the fishing hamlet Bakkagerdi, near the Elf Mound. Earlier churches stood at Desjamyri, but the present church was consecrated in 1901.
The picture of the interesting altarpiece depicts Christ delivering the speech on the mountain from the Elf mound in the local landscape. When it was placed above the altar and the bishop came to consecrate it, he refused, because the picture was related to the mythology of the country. It has remained unconsecrated up to this date. It is the work of the country’s most renowned painter, Johannes Kjarval, who war raised in the area, and his monument stands by the road just north of the hamlet.
Churches in Iceland with Historical and Cultural Interest
Bakkagerdi Church in Icelandic
Photo Credit: Visit East Iceland
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