Downtown in Reykjavík in Reykjavíkurborg, Höfuðborgarsvæðið, Iceland — North Atlantic and Artic Oceans (a Nordic Island)
Þjóðfundurinn 1851
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The National Assembly of 1851
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 8, 2017
1. Þjóðfundurinn / The National Assembly Marker
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5. Júlí - 9. Ágúst
- 1851 -
The National Assembly was held in this building, July 5 - August 9, 1851.
Erected 1951 by Reykvíkingafelagið.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical date for this entry is July 5, 1851.
Location. 64° 8.77′ N, 21° 56.258′ W. Marker is in Reykjavík, Capital Region (Höfuðborgarsvæðið), in Reykjavíkurborg. It is in Downtown. It is on Lækjargata just south of Amtmannsstígur, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Reykjavík, Capital Region 101, Iceland. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean, in the North Atlantic Region, on the Atlantic Arc, in Europe, in Atlantic Europe, in the Nordic Countries, in the Schengen Area, in the Western Hemisphere, and in the Western World.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Menntaskólinn í Reykjavík / High School in Reykjavík (a few steps from this marker); The Mothers' Garden / Mæðragarðurinn (within shouting distance of this marker); Landlæknihúsið (within shouting distance of this marker); Gimli (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Bakaríið / Bakery
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Also see . . . National Assembly of 1851 (Wikipedia). "The National Assembly of 1851 (Icelandic Þjóðfundurinn 1851) was a constitutional convention called to decide the political status of Iceland...." (Submitted on January 30, 2020.)
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 8, 2017
2. Þjóðfundurinn / The National Assembly Marker - wide view
The marker is visible here just to the right of the steps.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 27, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 29, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 538 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 29, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. 2. submitted on January 30, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
