Temple of turf Bashny.Net

As you know from the course of physical geography, Iceland is not famous for its forests. Most of the surface of the island is covered with moss and dwarf plants. Therefore, the turf is often used as a building material.





In the last century houses covered with turf in Iceland, there were many. However, every day they are becoming less and less. Temple in the small village of Hof, one of the last who remained on the island. With regard to operating, it will certainly last. This construction technology was developed in Northern Europe in the Iron Age. The main objective, as you know - protection from the harsh climate. Hofskirkja Church was built in 1884 and is named after St. Clement.