Reykjavik’s skyline is dominated by the Hallgrimskirkja Lutheran Church which sits on one of the city’s taller hills. It was a feature in one of my first shots of Reykjavik here and is one of the city’s best known landmarks.
The church is fascinating from any angle. It was originally commissioned in 1937 but building didn’t begin until 1945. It took 41 years to build and was completed in 1986.
The building was originally intended to be less tall than it was built. But not unlike churches in other cities church leaders decided they wanted to outshine the Catholic cathedral across town and taller it became. Click here for more information about Hallgrimskirkja.
Amazing. You would think it was a lego church except it predates lego!
Interesting. The first photo reminds me of the space shuttle.
I can see why it took 41 years to build Kay, a hugely impressive church.. would love to see its competition across town 😊
Wow! Incredible!
Wow, what a gorgeous church. The first photo reminds me of a rocket ready to take off.
It is amazing! It has so many edges to it!