Thingvellir, Old Parliamentary Site

Thingvellir

Althingi, which is the oldest parliament in Europe, was established in 930 AD at Þingvellir (parliamentary plains). It was located next to Þingvallavatn, the largest lake in Iceland, but was susequently moved to Reykjavík.
Photo: Icelandic Tourist Board



 
 

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