Þingvella National Park - Bláskógabyggð, Iceland
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Marine Biologist
N 64° 15.341 W 021° 07.756
27W E 493735 N 7125512
This outdoor topographic display is located at Þingvella National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the administrative district of Bláskógabyggð in southwestern Iceland.
Waymark Code: WMPBV8
Location: Iceland
Date Posted: 08/05/2015
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member veritas vita
Views: 11

This 3D map depicts Þingvella National Park and its surrounding area. It clearly shows the topography of the area, as well as the lakes in the area. The map is located outside the park's visitor center.

"Þingvellir, anglicized as Thingvellir, is a place in the administrative district of Bláskógabyggð in southwestern Iceland, near the Reykjanes peninsula and the Hengill volcanic area. Þingvellir is a site of historical, cultural, and geological importance and is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Iceland. It lies in a rift valley that marks the crest of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. It is at the northern end of Þingvallavatn, the largest natural lake in Iceland.

Parliament or Alþingi (Althing in English) was established at Þingvellir in 930 and remained there until 1798. Þingvellir National Park (or Thingvellir National Park) was founded in 1930, marking the 1,000th anniversary of the Althing. It was later expanded to protect natural phenomena in the surrounding area, and became a World Heritage Site in 2004."

--Wikipedia (visit link)
Address and Hours Available to the Public:
The map is outside and is available 24/7; however, if you want to go inside the visitor center, its hours are: June-August: 09:00-18:00 September-May 09:00-17:00


Admission Fee (if any): no

Interactive Features: no

Website for more information: [Web Link]

Visit Instructions:

Enjoy taking your photos from varying angles to really show off the intricacies of the 3D Map Model. Please include your impressions of the piece.

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