Þingvellir National Park is a cultural landscape representing mediaeval Norse/Germanic culture. It lies in the the southwest of Iceland near the peninsula of Reykjanes and the Hengill volcanic area.The valley is one of the most important places in Icelandic history. In the year 930, the Althing, one of the oldest parliamentary institutions of the world, was founded. The Althing met yearly, where the Lawspeaker recited the law to all of the gathered people and decided disputes as well. Criminal