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Turf church from 1200, Núpsstaður

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The turf church at Núpsstaður, dedicated to St. Nicholas, dates to at least 1200. While the building has remained, care is taken by Iceland to preserve the structure, which is one of the few turf churches still in general use in the country.

 

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