Hallgrímskirkja
Hallgrímskirkja (literally, the church of Hallgrímur), at 73 metres, is the tallest building in Iceland. The church is named after an Icelandic poet and clergyman, Hallgrímur Pétursson (1614–1674), who is best known in Iceland for his hymns.
It took 38 years to build the church; construction work began in 1948 and ended in 1986.
Situated in the city centre, it is visible throughout the city and has become one of Reykjavík's best known symbols.
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