Þingvellir National Park
subject: Immovable Culture Heritage
description: Iceland's Pingvellir National Park is a location with enormous historical and cultural value. The Alpingi, the world’s oldest parliamentary assembly in existence, was founded in the park in the year 930 AD. For centuries, the Alpingi served as a location for Icelanders to assemble, discuss and make choices regarding the country's future. Pingvellir is situated in the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, a marvel of nature that divides the tectonic plates of North America and Europe. This area has many beautiful natural features including deep fissures, clear streams, and spectacular waterfalls. The heritage site is highly valuable due to its distinctive geological characteristics as well as its cultural and historical significance and can be considered as Immovable, Tangible Natural Heritage site. It has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage site and it should be preserved for future generations.
source: is51102023
type: Site