NL/9 - Ingjaldshólskirkja church, Iceland

NL/9 - Ingjaldshólskirkja church, Iceland
€44.00

When ordering a Classic Matte Paper or Classic Semi-Glossy Paper Wooden Framed Poster, you can choose from four frame colors: White, Natural, Dark, or Black.

When ordering a Wooden Framed Canvas print, you can choose from three frame colors: Natural, Dark, or Black.

When ordering a canvas print (not framed), you can choose how the edges (borders) are finished. White Wrap: the sides of the canvas remain white. Mirror Wrap: the last 2 cm on each edge of the image are mirrored and printed on the sides of the canvas.

'Landscape & Local Story'

 

Ingjaldshólskirkja 📍, a striking white church with a red roof, stands proudly on a grassy hill overlooking the Snæfellsnes Peninsula. Surrounded by lava fields and with the glacier-capped Snæfellsjökull looming in the distance, it has one of the most photogenic backdrops in Iceland. The church, built in 1903, was the first concrete church in the country, a bold architectural choice at the time. Today it remains a beloved landmark for travelers, offering a serene pause amid the dramatic landscapes of western Iceland.

'...Legend and history intertwine here. According to local lore, the famous explorer Christopher Columbus once stayed at a farm near Ingjaldshóll in the 1470s, seeking knowledge of seafaring routes from Icelandic sailors before his voyage to the New World. Another tale tells of elves living in the surrounding lava fields, said to protect the church from storms. Whether for its history, myths, or its breathtaking setting, Ingjaldshólskirkja embodies the unique blend of faith, folklore, and natural beauty that defines Iceland...'