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HALLGRIMSKIRKJA

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2024
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One of the symbols of the Icelandic capital, the famous Hallgrimskirkja, built at the top of a hill that serves as a pedestal

The famous Hallgrimskirkja is one of the symbols of the Icelandic capital. It is an ideal landmark, built on top of a hill that serves as a pedestal. It was named after Hallgrím Pétursson, the greatest Icelandic writer of the 17th century, famous for his Passion Psalms. Construction began in 1945 after the war, but was not completed until 1974 (with the exception of the nave, which was completed in 1986). The building is inspired by the beautiful geometry of the natural basaltic organs, common in the volcanic lands of Iceland. The whiteness of the concrete recalls the country's glaciers and snow, so dear to the land of ice. Its purity and originality give it a very special character. The interior could not be more sober and bare. Only the organs are not white. It is even possible to climb to the top of the bell tower to have a magnificent view of the city and the surrounding countryside.

From its foot, you can then head towards the seaside promenade or towards the shopping streets. If you're feeling hungry, don't hesitate to stop at Café Loki, one of our favourite addresses in the capital. Opt for one of their plates and their famous delicious home-made ice cream.

Good to know: at night, the stained glass window above the entrance door lights up, giving the place an even more mysterious air. For another view of the church, take the small path behind it that leads to Barónsstígur.

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Visited in october 2023
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Monument emblématique de la ville, elle est reconnaissable de loin et encore plus la nuit, une fois éclairée en rose. La visite de l'intérieur de l'édifice est gratuit mais il faut débourser quelques couronnes pour faire l'ascension de la tour et profiter du panorama.
Le style moderne peut surprendre et pousserait presque certains touristiques à un certain relâchement dans le respect du lieu.
elizamonde
Visited in february 2023
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Eglise
Église très connue, architecture moderne. On peut visiter gratuitement l'intérieur mais pour monter tout en haut c'est payant.
Clemous76
Visited in september 2022
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A voir
Nous ne sommes pas entrés mais monument incontournable à voir
chantal64
Visited in august 2021
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Hallgrimskirkja
Située au cœur de la ville, cette église luthérienne( et non pas cathédrale) est un incontournable de Reykjavik. Elle est très facilement repérable de loin grâce à sa taille de 74 m , qui a fait d'elle le plus haut édifice du pays. Elle vaut le coup d’œil!
flos06
Visited in august 2021
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Belle église moderne
Il s'agit d'une belle église, d'architecture moderne et monumentale. C'est un des bâtiments incontournables de la capitale.

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