Þrístapar – historical site

Þrístapar (Triple Hillocks) is a place where, on January 12, 1930, last public execution was performed and Agnes Magnúsdóttir and Friðrik Sigurðsson were beheaded as a punishment for their crimes – double homicide.

 

How to find Þrístapar:

The place lies in between fields in North west Iceland. There is a tiny parking lot (GPS: 65.501125, -20.398430) and the footpath will take you to the place in 5 minutes.

GPS coordinates of Þrístapar: 65.503503, -20.398066 Take me there!

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