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Gullfoss
One of the most treasured waterfalls in Iceland is Gullfoss waterfall, which lies in the Hvita river. This beautiful waterfall offers a crazy view, with a wonderful fall, of about 32 metres, displayed in two steps. We can certainly admit that this amazing waterfall is the most beautiful in Iceland, with an underground formed by basalt and rocks, situated in the Southern side of the country. Located in the interior of the Hvita canyon, it offers stunning views, fascinating the visitors for its beauty and size. The waterfall is divided in two tiered waterfalls, the first one reaches a lenght of about 11 m, while the second one drops 21m. The waterfall is an important part of the Golden Circle Tour and Route, as the third major attraction on this route, that you can explore in only one day, while outside of the capital. Due to the powerfull desire of using it for hydrolectricty, the waterfall was going to disappear, because there are various interests for using its water. Due to the lack of funds, the tryings were unsuccessfully managed, and the falls were sold to the country of Iceland. The importance of the fall grew and it was conserved, and tried to preserve its beauty and powerfull importance.
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If you plan a trip in Iceland we definitely suggest you to see its best places, in order to have an unforgettable trip full of adventures.