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Saurbæjarkirkja Turf Church in North Iceland - the biggest Turf Church in Iceland

In the innermost part of Iceland's longest fjord, Eyjafjörður fjord in North Iceland, a true gem can be found - the beautiful Saurbæjarkirkja turf church.  Saurbæjarkirkja is one of only 6 turf churches left in Iceland and the largest of the original turf churches. Let's have a look inside. Top photo: Entering Saurbæjarkirkja church Saurbæjarkirkja church   This lovely turf church, which was erected in 1858 by Rev. Einar Thorlacius (1790-1870) and the noted carpenter Ólafur Briem, can fit around 60 people. Saurbæjarkirkja is made of turf, rock, and wood. The walls are very thick, and