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Skálholt
49 locals recommend,
Tips from locals
Solheimar Eco Village Staff
November 5, 2018
Beautiful church and exhibitions to learn about Icelandic history.
Erna
July 26, 2022
Historical place where the last catholic bishop in Iceland was executed 1550. Approximately 48 km distance
Hotel
July 2, 2022
Visit the church and museum in the basement
Kristín Helga
June 17, 2015
The ancient seat of the Icelandic bishops, Skalholt, was the centre of ecclesiastic and worldly power, culture, and education for centuries.
Harbor Apartment
June 25, 2019
Skálholt is one of the most historic places in Iceland. It was an episcopal see, a school, a seat of learning and administration for more than 700 years and a place of pilgrimage in medieval times. Skálholt of our time is more than history. It is a place of culture, spirituality and music run by the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Iceland, ELCI, – and open for all. It is the site of a deputy bishop and a local parish pastor . Besides services every Sunday, there are morning and evening prayers on weekdays. In Skálholt there are frequent cultural, educational and artistic events and retreats.
Skálholt is one of the most historic places in Iceland. It was an episcopal see, a school, a seat of learning and administration for more than 700 years and a place of pilgrimage in medieval times. Skálholt of our time is more than history. It is a place of culture, spirituality and music run by th…
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Selfoss, Bláskógabyggð