Posted on Friday, 27 July 2012

Kirkjubøur is one of the oldest villages in the Faroes. A legend says that it was the place where the first settlers - irish monks - arrived in Faroe Islands in 6th century.The house is a typical Faroese hut with the grass growing on the roof surface.

Kirkjubøur is one of the oldest villages in the Faroes. A legend says that it was the place where the first settlers - irish monks - arrived in Faroe Islands in 6th century.

The house is a typical Faroese hut with the grass growing on the roof surface.