Jon Sigurdsson
Monument to independence leader Jón Sigurðsson on Austurvöllur in central Reykjavík.
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About Jon Sigurdsson
Monument to independence leader Jón Sigurðsson on Austurvöllur in central Reykjavík.
A key historical monument at the heart of Reykjavík’s parliamentary district.
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The monument to Jón Sigurðsson is one of the defining landmarks of Austurvöllur square. Its central location opposite Alþingi makes it an easy historical stop while exploring Reykjavík’s old civic quarter.
Did You Know?
Icelandic name: Jón Sigurðsson
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