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Church and graveyard at Skalholt monastery, Iceland Royalty Free Stock Photo

Church and graveyard at Skalholt monastery, Iceland

Skalholt was, through eight centuries, one of the most important places in Iceland. From 1056 until 1785, it was one of Iceland's two episcopal sees, along with HÃÂ³lar, making it a cultural and political center. Iceland's first official school, SkÃÂ¡lholtsskÃÂ³li (now ReykjavÃÂk Gymnasium, MR), was founded at SkÃÂ¡lholt in 1056 to educate clergy.