The Parliament House of Iceland stands by Austurvöllur Square in the heart of Reykjavík and is one of the nation’s most important governmental buildings.
The building was constructed from Icelandic basalt between 1880 and 1881 and designed by Danish architect Ferdinand Meldahl. It was built specifically to house Alþingi, Iceland’s parliament, which had been re-established in 1845.
The Alþingishús has served as the centre of Icelandic legislative power for more than 140 years and stands as a powerful symbol of democracy, independence, and national identity.
In front of the building stands a statue of Jón Sigurðsson, leader of Iceland’s independence movement. The surrounding square is a central gathering place for national events and public demonstrations.
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