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Government House (Office of the Prime Minister), Reykjavík

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    October 7, 2023

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    The Government House is a magnificent building in Reykjavík . It houses the Prime Minister's Office. The building was originally built as the first dungeon in Iceland, from the middle of the 18th century.

    October 7, 2023

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    n 1904, the first Icelandic ministry took office in the building, and later the cabinet, after which the building was named, in 1918. Since then, the offices of the Prime Minister and the Government of Iceland have been working in the building. The office of the President of Iceland was housed in the Government House from 1973-1996. The Icelandic national flag was first hoisted at this building.

    October 5, 2023

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    Walking through the city, you can hardly miss this magnificent building that now houses the Prime Minister's office. But did you know that these walls once enclosed Iceland's first prison? …
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