Borgarvirki

Borgarvirki

Borgarvirki lies between Vesturhóp and Víðidalur in the north of Iceland, and at 177m above sea level it dominates the surrounding region. Made out of basalt strata, it has been used as a fortress for centuries. [ [http://www.5stars-of-scandinavia.com/activities/ishestar_trail.htm Five Stars of Scandinavia - TRAIL OF HOPE 2008 ] ] Borgarvirki is a natural phenomenon, altered by humans in earlier centuries. In 1949, the main entrance was renovated by workers.

Borgarvirki is a volcanic plug (gosstapi), and the Icelandic sagas mention that in earlier centuries it was used for military purposes. [ [http://www.nat.is/travelguideeng/plofin_borgarvirki.htm Borgarvirki North Iceland ] ] Upon the fortress is a viewing dial.

It is accessible to visitors travelling around the peninsula of Vatnsnes.

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* [http://islandsmyndir.is/html_skjol/nordurland/Borgarvirki/nl_Borgarvirki_yfirlit_01.htm - Pictures from Borgarvirki] www.islandsmyndir.is


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