Austurvöllur

Grassy Austurvöllur was once part of first-settler Ingólfur Arnarson’s hay fields. Today it’s a favorite spot for cafe lounging or lunchtime picnics and summer sunbathing next to the Alþingi, and is sometimes used for open-air concerts and political demonstrations. The statue in the center is of Jón Sigurðsson, who led the campaign for Icelandic independence.

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