Thingvellir National Park sits between the Almannagjá and Heiđargjá faults and is a visual representation of the Continental drift.  That in itself is worth going to experience. But for me, the main draw was just over the ridge to the left. The original site of the oldest democratic parliament, the Althing. Established in 930 the Althing was a yearly gathering of all the chieftains of Iceland to discuss the law and settle disputes of all kinds. They met at the Thingvellir “Parliament Plains” all the way up until 1798.  Their parliamentary structure was way beyond its time and a reminder of the rich history and pride that engulfs the great people of Iceland. …

Thingvellir National Park – Iceland