Two buildings stand out pretty sharply here - white, with red roofs on an isolated stretch of land on two corners of a building. One is the home of the President of Iceland, and it is closed to the public. It’s a fitting location as Bessastadir used to be a Royal stronghold back in the 13th century, and the place where many royal appointees lived. It has actually found mention in the Icelandic Sagas. The other is a church, also fitting, as there has been a church here as far back as 1000. The church building is one of the oldest cemented buildings in Iceland. Check out the stained glass windows and the triptych altarpiece. Some areas may be off to public access so check the signs. There is not much to do here.

• Call to verify the opening times of the church.

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