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An isolated, rusty phone booth commemorates Iceland's first international telegraph cable.

This modern monument to pagan belief looks like it was transported straight from ancient times.

A giant concrete orb in far north Iceland marks the ever-shifting boundary.

These ominous lava formations were said to be an entrance to the netherworld so of course they inspired a famous metal band.

This fairytale-like structure is the last turf church ever constructed in Iceland.

Akureyri is home to an oversized can of one of Iceland's favourite beers.

Instead of solid circles, the stoplights in this northern Icelandic town have glowing red hearts.

Iceland: home to volcanoes, waterfalls and, apparently, Santa?

Staves, storm-calling, and of course, necropants.

Every summer local children form "pysja patrols" to save young birds that have wandered from their nests.

A goblet-shaped rock that, according to lore, is the home of an elven hermit.

Learn about Iceland's hidden folk at this school dedicated to the study of elves.

Iceland's first pagan temple in 1,000 years is underway in Reykjavík.

This oceanside Reykjavik spot is speckled with recycled sculptures and large stones.

A bit of the Berlin Wall was gifted to the Icelandic capital to commemorate the 25th anniversary of German reunification.

The largest whale museum in Europe allows visitors to walk among life-size giants.

One of the tallest buildings in Iceland, and perhaps, the most visually impressive.

An unusual building on a "desolate hill" features the works of an Icelandic sculptor.

An encyclopedic collection of mammal penises.

One of the oldest family businesses in Reykjavík serves lamb-based hot dogs.

A monument dedicated to the civil uprisings that took place during the Pots and Pans Revolution.

The first woman to become a member of the parliament of Iceland.

The first Icelander to hold the position of governor.

Iceland's tribute to its thankless civil servants.