The black cone, monument to civil disobedience
Public artwork near Alþingi in central Reykjavík.
About
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.
Photos
Photo Gallery
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
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.
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.
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Location
📍 Location
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