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Reykjavík - The capital of Iceland is Reykjavík, a city or 120,000 Viking ancestors. The city is known for its vibrant cultural life, high concentration of bars in the city center and its long summer nights.

Reykjavík - The capital of Iceland is Reykjavík, a city or 120,000 Viking ancestors. The city is known for its vibrant cultural life, high concentration of bars in the city center and its long summer nights.

Mývatn - Lake Mývatn in North Iceland is the richest waterbird reservoirs in the world. The lake was created in large lave eruption 2300 years ago and the landscape bears witness to the violent transformation of the surroundings.

Mývatn - Lake Mývatn in North Iceland is the richest waterbird reservoirs in the world. The lake was created in large lave eruption 2300 years ago and the landscape bears witness to the violent transformation of the surroundings.

Vatnajökull Glacier - At 8,100 square-kilometers, Vatnajökull is the largest glacier in Europe. According to the Guinness Book of World Records, Vatnajökull is the object of the world's longest sight line, 340 miles from Slættaratindur, the highest mountain in the Faroe Islands.

Vatnajökull Glacier - At 8,100 square-kilometers, Vatnajökull is the largest glacier in Europe. According to the Guinness Book of World Records, Vatnajökull is the object of the world's longest sight line, 340 miles from Slættaratindur, the highest mountain in the Faroe Islands.

Skógarfoss - There are approximately 10,000 waterfalls in Iceland, of which the 190 feet high drop in Skógarfoss is the most breathtaking. Legend has it that there is a treasure buried in a cave behind the waterfall, but several search and rescue missions have proved unfruitful. If you attempt one of your own, be sure to bring rain clothes.

Skógarfoss - There are approximately 10,000 waterfalls in Iceland, of which the 190 feet high drop in Skógarfoss is the most breathtaking. Legend has it that there is a treasure buried in a cave behind the waterfall, but several search and rescue missions have proved unfruitful. If you attempt one of your own, be sure to bring rain clothes.

Látrabjarg Cliff - Látrabjarg is the westernmost point in Europe. This cliff is home to millions of seabirds, and hosts up to 40% of the world’s population for some species.

Látrabjarg Cliff - Látrabjarg is the westernmost point in Europe. This cliff is home to millions of seabirds, and hosts up to 40% of the world’s population for some species.

Þingvellir - Þingvellir is a national park where the old parliament convened in the Viking Age. The continental drift of the tectonic plates is clearly visible in the cracks that traverse the area. Almannagjá, the biggest crack in the area is where the North America and the European tectonic plates meet. Almannagjá is the only place in the world where you can stand simultaneously in Europe and North America.

Þingvellir - Þingvellir is a national park where the old parliament convened in the Viking Age. The continental drift of the tectonic plates is clearly visible in the cracks that traverse the area. Almannagjá, the biggest crack in the area is where the North America and the European tectonic plates meet. Almannagjá is the only place in the world where you can stand simultaneously in Europe and North America.

Bjarnarhöfn - Bjarnarhöfn is a tiny village on Snæfellsnes where Liedenbrock’s journey to the center of the earth began in Jules Verne’s book. The distance from Bjarnarhöfn to the center of the earth is approximately 3,950 miles. If you were to walk directly to the center, you would arrive in about 53 days, as long as you spent 24 hours a day walking. Have a safe journey.

Bjarnarhöfn - Bjarnarhöfn is a tiny village on Snæfellsnes where Liedenbrock’s journey to the center of the earth began in Jules Verne’s book. The distance from Bjarnarhöfn to the center of the earth is approximately 3,950 miles. If you were to walk directly to the center, you would arrive in about 53 days, as long as you spent 24 hours a day walking. Have a safe journey.

Geysir - Along the Golden Circle lis Geysir, the original geyser that all other geysers draw their name from. It erupts infrequently, but when it does, it hurls water 200 feet into the air, which is even more impressive to witness than to read about. Fortunately, a smaller geyser, Strokkur, erupts every 20 minutes.

Geysir - Along the Golden Circle lis Geysir, the original geyser that all other geysers draw their name from. It erupts infrequently, but when it does, it hurls water 200 feet into the air, which is even more impressive to witness than to read about. Fortunately, a smaller geyser, Strokkur, erupts every 20 minutes.

Blue Lagoon - The Blue Lagoon is a unique geothermal spa located in a barren lava field just outside Reykjavík. The geothermal seawater in the lagoon originates deep underground, more than mile below the surface of the earth. This is as close as you will ever come to bathing in the Central Sea as described by Jules Verne in his Journey to the Center of the Earth.

Blue Lagoon - The Blue Lagoon is a unique geothermal spa located in a barren lava field just outside Reykjavík. The geothermal seawater in the lagoon originates deep underground, more than mile below the surface of the earth. This is as close as you will ever come to bathing in the Central Sea as described by Jules Verne in his Journey to the Center of the Earth.

Útnesvegur, Iceland

Útnesvegur, Iceland

Lagarfljót - Lagarfljót is a long glacial river that transforms into the lake Lögurinn, along its way to the ocean. The lake is home to a terrible monster, the Lagarfljót Worm, which some believe is the monster described in Jules Verne’s Journey to the Center of the Earth.

Lagarfljót - Lagarfljót is a long glacial river that transforms into the lake Lögurinn, along its way to the ocean. The lake is home to a terrible monster, the Lagarfljót Worm, which some believe is the monster described in Jules Verne’s Journey to the Center of the Earth.

Jökulsárlón - The glacial lagoon Jökulsárlón is among the most unique tourist attractions in Iceland. The lagoon is filled with breakaway ice from the Vatnajökull glacier. It has served as a movie location for films about James Bond and Batman.

Jökulsárlón - The glacial lagoon Jökulsárlón is among the most unique tourist attractions in Iceland. The lagoon is filled with breakaway ice from the Vatnajökull glacier. It has served as a movie location for films about James Bond and Batman.

Gullfoss - The Golden Waterfall, Gullfoss, is the most picturesque destination along the Golden Circle, a tourist route that samples the best scenery of the sublime Icelandic nature. This is our answer to the Niagara Falls.

Gullfoss - The Golden Waterfall, Gullfoss, is the most picturesque destination along the Golden Circle, a tourist route that samples the best scenery of the sublime Icelandic nature. This is our answer to the Niagara Falls.

Snæfellsjökull - Snæfellsjökull is a large glacier, located on top of a volcano, where Liedenbrock found the entry to the earth’s center in Jules Verne’s book. Snæfellsjökull is believed to be a great source of mystical powers, and intelligent live forms from outer space have been reported to be especially interested in this place.

Snæfellsjökull - Snæfellsjökull is a large glacier, located on top of a volcano, where Liedenbrock found the entry to the earth’s center in Jules Verne’s book. Snæfellsjökull is believed to be a great source of mystical powers, and intelligent live forms from outer space have been reported to be especially interested in this place.

Útnesvegur, Iceland

Útnesvegur, Iceland

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timn.harrison said:

I agree with the previous comment. Totally, totally, misleading. I doubt you even took the picture because you would know the difference between the two locations.

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