Djupivogur is a small town and municipality located on a peninsula in the Austurland in eastern Iceland, near the island of Papey and on the fjord Berufjordur. Located on a peninsula between Berufjordur and Hamarsfjordur, Djupivogur is home to Langabud, one of Iceland`s oldest commercial buildings. The south end dates back to 1790, but the building only took on its present appearance when the northern part was constructed in 1850. Langabud served many purposes, being a warehouse and slaughterhouse. Today, it is home to a cafe, the heritage museum and an exhibition on the Icelandic sculptor Rikardur Jonsson, who was native to the village. Iceland, Europe.
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