Hofskirkja Turf Church
Hofskirkja Turf Church
Hofskirkja Turf Church is a turf church in southeastern Iceland, built in 1884. The church is built of wood, the walls are made of stone, and the roof is covered with turf.
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Hofskirkja Turf Church
This style has been present in Icelandic architecture since the time of settlement, providing residents with reliable protection from the weather. The stone material helps to insulate residents from the cold, while the turf coating retains warm air.
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