Icelandic Churches

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For a nation of only 330,000 people, there are more than 350 churches across Iceland, which leads some to think think that Icelanders are particularly religious. While 85% of Iceland's inhabitants are supposedly Christian, the country is considered the sixth-most atheistic nation globally.

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Thingvellir

Þingvellir (Thingvellir) is a historic site and national park in Iceland, known for the Alþing (Althing), the site of Iceland's parliament from the 10th to 18th centuries. Now it is a protected beauty spot with dramatic rocky scenery, lakes & ridges plus a national historical shrine. Located in the center of the picture is Þingvallakirkja, one of Iceland's first churches.

Thingvellir
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Seyðisfjarðarkirkja

Unlike the traditional Icelandic churches (mostly black color) Seyðisfjarðarkirkja is completely blue with rainbow painted street leading up to the church.

Seyðisfjarðarkirkja
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Hellnar Church

Located in the an ancient fishing village of Hellnar amidst old houses and buildings

Hellnar Church
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Hellnar Church

Located in the an ancient fishing village of Hellnar amidst old houses and buildings with Snæfellsjökull glaicer hidden behind the dark clouds

Hellnar Church
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Búðakirkja

Tiny wooden church, known for its photogenic black exterior, dating back to the 19th century in a scenic natural area Búðir

Búðakirkja
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Búðakirkja

Tiny wooden church, known for its photogenic black exterior, dating back to the 19th century in a scenic natural area Búðir

Búðakirkja
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Icelandic Church

An Icelandic church along Snæfellsnesvegur in Snæfellsnes. Across Iceland you cannot help not to spot a church, sometimes even in the most random of places. For a nation of only 330,000 people, there are more than 350 churches across Iceland.

Icelandic Church
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Fríkirkjan í Reykjavík

This independent Lutheran free church with iconic green outlines.

Fríkirkjan í Reykjavík
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Hallgrimskirkja

Designed in Icelandic traditions, a modern church providing iconic landmark in Reykjavík

Hallgrimskirkja
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Skútustaðir

Village of Skútustaðir along Lake Mývatn with the view of Skútustaðakirkja, a local Lutheran church.

Skútustaðir

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