The world's first parliament, founded in 930 in Thingvellir, settled in this austere gray basalt stone building (1881) with its copper-green roof. Next to it there is now a better lit outbuilding (2002). Debates in the large hall with sky blue walls are broadcast live on television.
In the middle of the square stands the statue of Jon Sigurdsson, who was at the forefront of the independence struggle of the 19th century.

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March 12, 2017

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Probably one of the smallest parliament buildings in Europe, the Althing in Reykjavik. The Icelandic Parliament has 68 seats, the building was built in 1881.

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While most European capitals have magnificent and sprawling parliament buildings, the Althing stands out in its understated size, arguably one of the smallest parliament buildings in Europe. But don't let …

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