Teistaróktangi
Teistaróktangi is a point in Streymoy, Faroe Islands. Teistaróktangi is situated nearby to the locality Sveipur, as well as near Kirkjubønes.Places of Interest
Highlights include Saint Magnus Cathedral and Saint Olav’s Church.
Saint Magnus Cathedral
Photo: Erik Christensen, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Magnus Cathedral is a ruined cathedral in the village of Kirkjubøur on the island of Streymoy in the Faroe Islands. The ruins are the largest medieval building in the Faroe Islands. Saint Magnus Cathedral is situated 3 km southwest of Teistaróktangi.
Saint Olav’s Church
Church
Photo: Efloean, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Saint Olav's Church is a medieval church in the village of Kirkjubøur in Streymoy, Faroe Islands. It was built before 1200, which makes it the oldest church of the Faroe Islands. Saint Olav’s Church is situated 3 km southwest of Teistaróktangi.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Kirkjubøur and Argir.
Kirkjubøur
Village
Photo: Erik Christensen, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Kirkjubøur is the southernmost village on Streymoy. The village is the Faroes' most important historical site, with the ruins of the Magnus Cathedral from around 1300, Saint Olav's Church, from the 12th century and the old farmhouse of Kirkjubøargarður from the 11th century. Kirkjubøur is situated 3 km west of Teistaróktangi.
Argir
Village
Photo: EileenSanda, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Argir is a village in the Faroe Islands. Argir most likely takes its name from Old Irish airge, which means summer pasture; several placenames in Faroe carry the same name with this meaning. Argir is situated 4 km northwest of Teistaróktangi.
Tinganes
Quarter
Photo: Erik Christensen, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Tinganes is the historic location of the landsstýri of the Faroe Islands, and is a part of Tórshavn. The name means "parliament jetty" or "parliament point" in Faroese. Tinganes is situated 5 km north of Teistaróktangi.
Teistaróktangi
- Type: Point
- Also known as: “Teistarókstangi” and “Teistaroktangi”
- Category: landform
- Location: Streymoy, Faroe Islands, Nordic countries, Europe
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Latitude
61.96361° or 61° 57′ 49″ northLongitude
-6.73937° or 6° 44′ 22″ westElevation
2 metres (7 feet)Open location code
9CHMX776+C7GeoNames ID
2611795
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