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Rauðsgil

Rauðsgil is a farm in , . Rauðsgil is situated nearby to the hamlet .
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Snorralaug and Snorrastofa.

Spring
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is a spring, which is situated 4 km west of Rauðsgil.

Museum
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is an independent research centre established in 1995 in in West . The centre was the main residence of Snorri Sturluson. Its main task is to instigate and conduct research on the medieval period in general, and Snorri and his works in particular. is situated 4 km west of Rauðsgil.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Reykholt and Kleppjárnsreykir.

Hamlet
is a village in . It sits in the valley of the river Reykjadalsá, called Reykholtsdalur, and is part of , . was at one time one of the intellectual centers of the island and had for many years one of the most important schools of the country. is situated 4 km west of Rauðsgil.

Hamlet
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is a hamlet, which is situated 9 km west of Rauðsgil.

Rauðsgil

Latitude
64.65407° or 64° 39′ 15″ north
Longitude
-21.21569° or 21° 12′ 57″ west
Elevation
112 metres (367 feet)
Open location code
99PWMQ3M+JP
Geo­Names ID
3413914
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Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Svartagil and Munaðarnes.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Steindórsstaðaöxl and Sandvatn.

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