... Great view of one of the most beautiful and unspoiled places on Earth.... unique nature, history and culture... Kirkja is located on the south-tip of the island... one of two villages on the island of Fugloy... Kirkja means "Church" and is named after a church on this location in the middle ages... but despite their rich history, the future does not look bright for either Hattarvík or Kirkja... during the last half of the 20th century, these two settlements have not been able to keep up with modernization and the population has fallen steadily (Kirkja has a population of only 31 habitants)... without steady communications, the two settlements will become vacation settlements in a few decades... Thanks a lot josep&Assumpta! (✿◠‿◠)
Fugloy is the Faroe Islands’ easternmost island, but unlike other small islands in the Faroes, it is divided in two settlements, each with their own identity. Both settlements are without a doubt quite old, but while Hattarvík is probably the original name of the settlement,
the name of Kirkja dates back to more recent times.
The Faroe Islands are an archipelago of 18 islands of which 16 are inhabited in the North Atlantic Ocean, situated roughly midway between Iceland, Norway and the northern tip of Scotland. They are an autonomous country, self-governing but within the Kingdom of Denmark. Tórshavn is the capital of the Faroe Islands and fishing is the most important Faroese industry.
Villages: Kirkja & Hattarvík
(Issued 19-02-2021)
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