Introduction to the parliamentary meeting place: The parliamentary meeting place is located in front of the cracked lake wall. The tall flagpole gives the place a unique sense of solemnity. In 930 AD, at the initiative of 39 settled chiefs, a general meeting of residents called "Althingi" was held at this meeting place. From then on, every summer, the leaders of each tribe would ride thousands of miles to come here. , holds the annual parliament. It is one of the oldest parliaments in Europe, existing until 1789.