One of the most popular attraction in Iceland is The Golden Circle and definitely one to tick off your bucket list when visiting. The Golden Circle features three of the most iconic and spectacular places in Iceland; Thingvellir National Park, Gullfoss waterfall and Geysir the famous erupting hot spring.
Yearly Icelanders would gather in thingvellir to write new laws and settle disputes but also for entertainment as these gatherings often lasted two weeks. They set up camps and the ruins are still visible today. Almost like a prehistoric festival, but with a dark twist as landmark names tell the tale of punishment and torture. In Drekkingarhylur (Drowning Pool) women were drowned for adultery. Further up at Gálgi (Gallows Rock) men were hanged for the same doing, and in Brennugjá (Burning Gorge) people were burned for witchcraft.
All plans were abolished and Gullfoss is still here today for you to enjoy. If Sigríður was willing to risk her life to save Gullfoss, there must be worth checking out.
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