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The Snorri Sturluson Museum in Reykholt

One of Iceland's most famous historic figures is Snorri Sturluson: a 13th-century author and politician who lived on a farm in Reykholt. Today, the town is home to a museum commemorating his tumultuous life and considerable achievements.

Deildartunguhver and Hraunfoss

On either side of Reykholt are two remarkable water-related sights. Measured by the volume of water produced, Deildartunguhver is the largest hot spring in Europe. And Hraunfoss, or the "Lava Field Waterfall", is precisely as strange as its name implies.