Here where the flag is situated is the Law Rock, where the law speaker would orally proclaim the laws of the land. This is where the first democratic parliament was established.
Skogafoss to Pingvellir - Day 7 May 23rd 2016 Skogafoss to Pingvellir
Day 7
Pingvellir is a national park east of Reykjavik. It is one of Iceland's most important historical site. The first democratic parliament ever established was right here at this park. The assembly came together and the law speaker in 930 AD stood on the "law rock" and orally proclaimed the laws (this was before written laws were established). It was also here that ... read more
Europe » Iceland » Southwest Settled by Norwegian and Celtic (Scottish and Irish) immigrants during the late 9th and 10th centuries A.D., Iceland boasts the world's oldest functioning legislative assembly, the Althing, established in 930. Independent for over 300 years, Iceland ... ... read more
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