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Two volcanic lakes in an enormous crater formed in a prehistoric eruption.

The only structure in a remote mountain pass, these colorful cubes are visible from miles away.

These enlarged egg sculptures represent the native birds of eastern Iceland.

The bright red stripes streaking across the rocks are the star feature at this Icelandic waterfall.

This natural rock formation features seemingly unnatural vertical ridges that have been blamed on elves.

A giant red chair bolted to a rock on a remote mossy hillside in Iceland.

A little-known, yet charming glacial lagoon.

Iceland's largest lagoon is home to stunning multi-colored icebergs.

An airplane wing is a roadside art installation and monument on a remote stretch of highway.

A black sand beach where glacial fragments wash ashore and look like sparkling diamonds.

The unique waterfall in Iceland's south features a backdrop of geometric black lava columns.

A small waterfall hides in a green gorge on the walk to Skaftafell’s famous basalt-framed cascade.

Twisted girders are all that remain of an Icelandic bridge that was wiped out by a combination of volcanic heat and glacial floods.

What was once believed to be a church floor turned out to be the artwork of geology.

Strange rock formations tower above the river that snakes through this enchanting Icelandic canyon.

Cairns built to bring travelers good luck stretch across the land like miniature stone mountains.

Icelandic folklore says this giant boulder was ripped from the mountains and placed at its current location, where it became home to elves.

Along this wire fence, travelers have been leaving a particular memento since 2012.

This fantastical waterfall is hidden in a cave located in a cracked cliff.

A modern Nordic Pompeii on the Icelandic island of Heimaey.

On an island south of Iceland, a large volcanic rock formation resembles an elephant.

A modern artist's primitive stone faces and unique rock instrument join Iceland's terrain with its history.

A restaurant devoted to "trouser grip" wrestling, an ancient form of Viking wrestling that is Iceland's national sport.

This valley of hot springs and boiling mud pots is home to the record-holding "Geysir," which originated the English word.