Reykholt is one of Iceland's most important places in Icelandic history. It was the home of chieftain/scholar Snorri Sturluson (1179-1241), who was murdered there on 23 September 1241. He was the author of Heimskringla (a history of the Kings of Norway) and the Prose Edda (a guide to Old Icelandic poetry and mythology), and probably also of the Saga of Egill. Ancient structures include Snorralaug (Snorri's hot bathing pool), as well as remnants of a church and farm buildings, and the underground passage that led out to the pool. Visitor facilities, shop and information centre are at Snorrastofa cultural/ research centre.