May 5th, 2023 Sightseeing: Hallgrímskirkja, Reykjavik, Iceland

May 1st, 2023 - June 2nd, 2023: Europe Trip

May 5th, 2023 Sightseeing: Hallgrímskirkja, Reykjavik, Iceland

May 5th, 2023 05b Sightseeing Hallgrímskirkja, Hallgrímstorg 1, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland

Hallgrímskirkja (Icelandic pronunciation: [ˈhatl̥ˌkrimsˌcʰɪr̥ca], Church of Hallgrímur) is a Lutheran (Church of Iceland) parish church in Reykjavík, Iceland. At 74.5 metres (244 ft) 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 (1614–1674), author of the Passion Hymns.