Reykholt Old Church

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Among the more modern buildings found on the ancient farm of renowned historian Snorri Sturluson is a quaint church dating from 1896, which is open to the public. A 1040–1260 cistern for a smithy was found beneath it in 2001; look for the viewing glass in the floor.

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