Icelandic Turf Houses

by Hildur Hermóðsdóttir

Iceland´s turf buildings have an important place in the country's national heritage, and are unique in the world. From the settlement of Iceland around 900 AD until the early 20th century Icelandic people lived in such buildings. Today only a handful of these turf houses and churches remain. This unique publication showcases some examples of Icelandic turf buildings from various periods in the country's history.

109 pages, Hardcover

Published January 1, 2012