This beautiful holy city is a spiritual lightning rod and sacred to Jews, Muslims and Christians all over the world. Although Jerusalem is known primarily for its religious history, the city is also home to many artistic and cultural venues.
Selfoss is the largest town in South Iceland and an important service center for the surrounding agricultural communities. It stands on the Ölfusá River, whose broad waters are fed by the glacial rivers of Iceland’s southern highlands. The town is relatively modern in appearance, but its position beside the river has long made it an important crossing point and meeting place.
Mykines is the westernmost of the main islands of the Faroe Islands, separated from Vágar by the narrow Mykinesfjørður strait. The island is known for steep mountains, grassy slopes, sea cliffs, and a small settlement of the same name on its southern side. Mykines village consists of traditional houses clustered around narrow lanes, with sheep grazing on the surrounding hillsides.
On coastal Iceland, the globe's northernmost capital, Reykjavík, invites visitors to discover its unique charms. Iceland is rife with natural wonders: geysers, geothermic spas, waterfalls and the spectacular Northern Lights. Reykjavik, dating back to 870 AD, offers world-class museums, restaurants, shopping and nightlife.
At the heart of this tiny village is the 12th-century St. Davids Cathedral. And, beside it lie the ruins of the bishop's Palace. Walk the coastal path and visit the popular Oceanarium.