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Austurvöllur Square

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Austurvöllur Square

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Willem VS

October 6, 2023

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The square Austurvöllur Square, the "Eastern Field", would correspond to the defined territory of Ingolfur Arnarson, the very first settler. It served as a sheep pasture for centuries, but now forms the heart of the capital, the place where people work, have fun or stroll and where one can sunbathe on the central lawns. politics and religion live side by side here.

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Willem VS

June 24, 2024

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The square contains a large statue of Jón Sigurðsson, a leader of Iceland's independence movement.

Herbert

March 13, 2017

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The square in front of the Icelandic parliament, the Althing. Around the square are cafes, bars and restaurants, as well as the luxurious Hotel Borg.
Because of its proximity to the parliament, the Austurvöllur often serves as a place for demonstrations.

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