Medieval age Architecture of Iceland



hólakirkja, largest stone church constructed in country.


with arrival of christianity in iceland in 1000, construction began on numerous impressive churches. majority constructed out of turf, there numerous timber-framed churches, not remains of these buildings today. first stone churches appeared in around in 18th century, quite late considering significant lack of timber on island (even access driftwood not widespread).


the church in hólar, largest built out of stone, pictured right.








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