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The '''Hallgrímskirkja''' (literally, ''the church of Hallgrímur'') is a church in [[Reykjavík]], [[Iceland]]. At 74 |
The '''Hallgrímskirkja''' (literally, ''the church of Hallgrímur'') is a church in [[Reykjavík]], [[Iceland]]. At 74.5 [[metre]]s, is the tallest building in [[Iceland]], although not the tallest structure (the [[Longwave radio mast Hellissandur]], a [[radio mast]] in the vicinity of [[Hellissandur]], is 412 metres high). The church is named after an Icelandic [[poet]] and [[Anglican terminology|clergyman]], [[Hallgrímur Pétursson]] ([[1614]] to [[1674]]), who is best known in Iceland for his [[hymn]]s. |
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It took 38 years to build the church; construction work began in [[1948]] and ended in [[1986]], the landmark tower being completed long before the church's actual completion. Situated in the [[city]] centre, it is visible throughout the city and has become one of [[Reykjavík]]'s best known symbols. |
It took 38 years to build the church; construction work began in [[1948]] and ended in [[1986]], the landmark tower being completed long before the church's actual completion. 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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Revision as of 19:39, 27 October 2005
The Hallgrímskirkja (literally, the church of Hallgrímur) is a church in Reykjavík, Iceland. At 74.5 metres, is the tallest building in Iceland, although not the tallest structure (the Longwave radio mast Hellissandur, a radio mast in the vicinity of Hellissandur, is 412 metres high). The church is named after an Icelandic poet and clergyman, Hallgrímur Pétursson (1614 to 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, the landmark tower being completed long before the church's actual completion. Situated in the city centre, it is visible throughout the city and has become one of Reykjavík's best known symbols.
The statue in front of the church represents Leif Eriksson, son of Erik the Red. It is somewhat older than the church itself, being a gift from The United States in occasion of the 1930 Althing Millenial Festival, commemorating the 1000th anniversary of Iceland's parliament.
There is also a church called Hallgrímskirkja in Saurbær.
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