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Almannagjá

Almannagjá is a fissure in , .
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Öxarárfoss and Flosagjá.

Waterfall
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is a waterfall in , . It flows from the river over the Almannagjá. The pool at the base of the waterfall is filled with rocks and is often extremely icy during winter.

Cliff
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is a cliff.

Monument
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, or Law Rock, was a rocky outcrop in south west , at the location for the assembly of the country's Althing parliament. The original Althing was gathered at , an area of dramatic landscapes which was easily accessible from the populated areas of the south west.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Þingvellir National Park.

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is a world-heritage national park in . The park is home to the world's longest-running Parliament, which was established in 930 AD.

Almannagjá

Latitude
64.26456° or 64° 15′ 52″ north
Longitude
-21.12031° or 21° 7′ 13″ west
Elevation
112 metres (367 feet)
Open location code
99PW7V7H+RV
Geo­Names ID
3418592
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Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Svínanes and Nesjar.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Öxará and Öxarárhólmi.

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