Laugardælir
Laugardælir (Icelandic pronunciation: [ˈlœiːɣarˌtaiːlɪr̥]) is a small settlement in southwest Iceland, near the town of Selfoss. The town gained international attention when former 1972 World Chess Champion Bobby Fischer was buried at the Laugardælir Church in 2008.[1]
Church of Laugardælir, Fischer's resting place
Fischer's grave
References
See also
- Bobby Fischer Center, within 300 metres of cemetery.
- List of cities in Iceland
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