Reykholt, west Iceland
GPS POINTS N64° 39′ 53.661″ W21° 17′ 32.068″
Reykholt, west Iceland
Location: West Iceland
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Reykholt is a fascinating place to visit in Iceland. It was the home of several bishops and an important cultural center site over the years. Today, it is open to visitors, and there are plenty of things to see and do there.
First, a little bit of history. Reykholt was first settled by Icelandic chieftains in the ninth century. It later became the home of several bishops, including Bishop Jon Arason, who was Iceland’s last Catholic bishop. Arason built a large mansion at Reykholt, which became known as the Bishops’ Mansion.
The Bishops’ Mansion was not only a home for the bishops, but also a center of learning. It had a library with over 200 manuscripts, many of which were written by Aras