Dhamekh Stupa
A Buddhist stupa (though the structure actually began as a pre-Buddhist tumuli) said to mark the site where the Buddha gave the first sermon to his first five brahmin disciples after he attained enli…
Tag: culture
Glaumbær Farm & Museum
A farmhouse has stood on this site since around 900 CE. It currently hosts the preserved historical farm, a large complex of turf-roofed rooms, the oldest of which date to the 18th century and the most recent of which were built in the late 19th century. The museum is a fascinating look at how Icelanders lived between 100 and 300 years ago.
Old Delhi Rickshaw Ride
Take a rickshaw through Old Delhi to see the sights and get the feel of the old part of the city.…
Þingvellir National Park
A fascinating mix of history and natural beauty. Þingvellir was the site of the Alþingi, Iceland’s first parliament and, dating from 930, one of the oldest parliaments in the world.
National Museum of Iceland
A very comprehensive and interesting place, Iceland's national museum contains artifacts from the Settlement Age to modern day and also has photography and rotating exhibits. It gives a good overview of Icelandic history and culture and is worth the trip if you have an extra day in Reykjavik.
The Settlement Exhibition
The Settlement Exhibition details the history of Iceland's settlement through multimedia and surrounds the foundations of a Viking-aged farmhouse dating to the tenth century.