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The narrow strip on the north side of Snæfellsnes peninsula leads eventually to an area outside Stykkishólmur called Helgafell (``Holy mountain"). More of a hillock than a mountain, it has huge significance in Icelandic history. The Christian church at its base was built by Snorri Goði, who worshiped Þór before converting to Christianity.