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The black cone, monument to civil disobedience

Public artwork near Alþingi in central Reykjavík.

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64.1470, -21.9406

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About The black cone, monument to civil disobedience

Public artwork near Alþingi in central Reykjavík.

A contemporary public artwork in Reykjavík’s historic civic centre.

Tours Near The black cone, monument to civil disobedience

Private City Tour

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Reykjavík All In One Food Tour - Eat, Drink & Explore with Locals

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Icelandic New Year's Eve Walking Tour

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The Black Cone stands in Reykjavík’s civic centre close to Alþingi. Its placement makes it part of the visual landscape around parliament and Austurvöllur, and it is easily seen during a walk through the oldest part of downtown.

Did You Know?

Icelandic name: Svarta keilan, minnisvarði um borgaralega óhlýðni

Culture

Stories & Legends

Icelandic sagas and folklore from this area

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Engey

Engey is a historic location in Iceland mentioned in "Njáls saga", one of the ancient Íslendingasögur (Sagas of Icelanders). These medieval narratives preserve the history of Iceland's Viking Age settlement.

icelandic saga

Reykjavík

Reykjavík is a historic location in Iceland mentioned in "Harðar saga og Hólmverja", one of the ancient Íslendingasögur (Sagas of Icelanders). These medieval narratives preserve the history of Iceland's Viking Age settlement.