Hallgrimskirkja Reykjavik Iceland

Hallgrímskirkja is a Lutheran parish church in Reykjavík, Iceland. At 74.5 metres tall, it is the largest church in Iceland and among the tallest structures in the country. Known for its distinctively curved spire and side wings, it has been described as having become an important symbol for Iceland's national identity since its completion in 1986. The church is …
Hallgrímskirkja is a Lutheran parish church in Reykjavík, Iceland. At 74.5 metres tall, it is the largest church in Iceland and among the tallest structures in the country. Known for its distinctively curved spire and side wings, it has been described as having become an important symbol for Iceland's national identity since its completion in 1986. The church is named after the Icelandic poet and cleric Hallgrímur Pétursson, author of the Passion Hymns.
  • Completed: 1986
  • Country: Iceland
  • Denomination: Lutheran
  • Functional status: Parish church
  • Architect(s): Guðjón Samúelsson
  • Style: Expressionist Neo-Gothic
  • Spire height: 74.5 metres (244 ft)

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