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Vellir hinir efri

Vellir hinir efri is a field 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.

Vellir hinir efri

Latitude
64.26495° or 64° 15′ 54″ north
Longitude
-21.11624° or 21° 6′ 59″ west
Elevation
111 metres (364 feet)
Open location code
99PW7V7M+XG
Geo­Names ID
10281816
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Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Svínanes and Nesjar.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Öxará and Öxarárhólmi.

South Iceland: Must-Visit Destinations

Delve into Þingvellir National Park, Vestmannaeyjar, Selfoss, and Hveragerði.

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