Hallgrímskirkja Church
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Hallgrímskirkja Church

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RegionSouth West Iceland
Built1986
Construction started1945
Consecrated1986
Architect / designerGuðjón Samúelsson
Building materialReinforced concrete
TowerYes

Hallgrímskirkja, church of Hallgrímur is a Lutheran (Church of Iceland) parish church in Reykjavík, Iceland. At 74.5 metres (244 ft) high, it is the largest church in Iceland and among the tallest structures in the country. The church is named after the Icelandic poet and clergyman Hallgrímur Pétursson (1614–1674), author of the Passion Hymns.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hallgr%C3%ADmskirkja

The place can form part of a wider journey through Southwest Iceland, making it easy to combine the visit with other destinations in the region.

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