Icelandic turf house
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Icelandic turf houses are timber structures with turf walls and turf as a cover for the roof. Turf houses have been constructed since Iceland was settled in the 9th century. Turf houses were the produ
Turf houses of the burstabær style in Glaumbær
Peat wall, Glaumbær, Iceland
Turf roof of a house in Glaumbær, Iceland
Turf house with a wooden gafli in Iceland.
Culture of Iceland
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The culture of Iceland is largely characterized by its literary heritage that began during the 12th century but also traditional arts such as weaving, silversmithing, and wood carving. The Reykjavík a
A typical Þorramatur assortment.
An Icelandic horse in winter.