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Strandarkirkja

Ölfus, Iceland · built 1888

Strandarkirkja (Icelandic pronunciation: [ˈstrantarˌcʰɪr̥ca]) is a Lutheran (Church of Iceland) parish church in Selvogur [ˈsɛlˌvɔːɣʏr̥], on the southern coast of Iceland. The church is a landmark for travellers at sea. It has more supporters all over the world than any other church in Iceland and is often referred to as the ‘miracle church’ with the locals' longstanding belief that it has profound, divine powers.

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