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La Hallgrímskirkja è un luogo di culto luterano situato a Reykjavík, la capitale dell'Islanda. Con i suoi 74,5 metri, è la chiesa più grande del paese e una delle strutture più alte. La sua guglia distintivamente curva e le ali laterali la rendono un importante simbolo per l'identità nazionale islandese dal suo completamento nel 1986. La chiesa prende il nome dal poeta e religioso islandese Hallgrímur Pétursson, autore degli inni della Passione.
La Hallgrímskirkja è situata sulla collina di Skólavörðuholt, vicino al centro di Reykjavík, ed è uno dei punti di riferimento più noti della città, visibile da quasi ogni angolo. L'architetto di stato Guðjón Samúelsson ha progettato la chiesa nel 1937, ispirandosi alle formazioni basaltiche colonnari dell'Islanda, simili a quelle di Svartifoss. La sua forma dinamica e la guglia curva con ali laterali la rendono un esempio di architettura espressionista.
The Hallgrímskirkja is a Lutheran parish church located in Reykjavík, Iceland. Standing at 74.5 meters (244 ft) tall, it is the largest church in Iceland and one of the tallest structures in the country. Known for its distinctively curved spire and side wings, it has become an important symbol of Iceland's national identity since its completion in 1986. The church is named after the Icelandic poet and cleric Hallgrímur Pétursson, who authored the Passion Hymns.
Situated on the hilltop of Skólavörðuholt, near the center of Reykjavík, the church is one of the city's best-known landmarks and is visible from almost every angle. State Architect Guðjón Samúelsson designed the church in 1937, drawing inspiration from Iceland's columnar basalt formations, similar to those found at Svartifoss. Its dynamic shape and the curved spire with side wings exemplify expressionist architecture.
Just an average night sky over the Sun Voyager, Reykjavík harbour Iceland.
I discovered that the Sun Voyager is just as big a tourist attraction at night as it is during the day. They paid little attention to the frozen chap stood next to the tripod as they lined up for their selfies etc whilst checking the night settings on their iPhones 😂. I’m not sure that going retro gives you more satisfaction when the windchill is -15 but I did realise that a remote release can be worth it’s weight in gold 😀
#5692 as I was for 5 days in Covid quarantaine in Iceland, I explored the cycling paths around Reykjavik also looking for my way on the cycling paths to where I was going to have my 2nd test after which I could travel around, anyway the cyclingpaths were beautiful in natural surroundings ,couldnt resist to photograph this waterfall
One of three venues of the Reykjavík Art Museum, fully dedicated to the work of sculptor Ásmundur Sveinsson
I'm sorry, but I'm just fascinated and delighted by these Icelandic houses. I can't get enough of them, so there will be more - you have been warned! Just humour me.
Reykjavík is believed to be the location of the first permanent settlement in Iceland by Norsemen which, according to Landnámabók, was established by Ingólfr Arnarson in AD 874. Until the 19th century, there was no urban development in the city location. The city was founded in 1785 as an official trading town and grew steadily over the following decades, as it transformed into a regional and later national center of commerce, population, and governmental activities. It is among the cleanest, greenest, and safest cities in the world.
Steam from hot springs in the region is said to have inspired Reykjavík's name, which loosely translates to Smoke Cove (the city is sometimes referred to as Bay of Smoke or Smoky Bay in English language travel guides). (Wikipedia)
In the photo, two steam stacks from hot springs underneath downtown.
“Perlan – the Pearl – is an immersive museum that showcases Iceland’s extraordinary landscapes and nature in an accessible and engaging way. Its impressive hands-on, interactive exhibits and shows explain the country’s landforms, geology and wildlife. State-of-the-art technology elevates Perlan from an ordinary museum to one that guests will find innovative and memorable.
Alongside a fascinating display that focuses on the characteristics of Iceland’s changing glaciers, visitors can step into a hundred-metre-long artificial ice cave. An estimated 350 tons of snow gathered from Icelandic mountains were used in its construction. In graphic contrast, the museum’s Forces of Nature exhibit addresses the country’s volcanic systems and geothermal activity.
Styrmir, the museum’s spectacular indoor geyser, shoots a jet of water 25 metres into the air through the central atrium.
In Perlan’s domed 150-seat planetarium, the spotlight turns to the Aurora Borealis. Utilising 8K projection and 7.1 surround sound, the breathtaking Áróra show takes guests on a spellbinding journey through the origins and legends associated with the Northern Lights, bringing it vividly – and reliably – to life.
Perlan’s striking architecture adds an extra dimension to a visit. Located on Öskjuhlíð, the tallest hill in Reykjavik, it’s an easily recognised landmark, comprising six water tanks that support a glass dome which floods the interior with light. The museum’s wraparound observation deck offers an uninterrupted 360° panorama of the Icelandic capital and its surroundings.
Perlan represents Iceland in a nutshell. As such, it makes an ideal first or last stop on every tourist’s itinerary, whether they plan to venture beyond Reykjavik or choose to remain in the capital.”
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Taken while exploring Reykjavik, the capitol of Iceland. It was such an amazing city. This was the last photo that I took in Reykjavik on that leg of the trip. Next day my tour began and we headed off to Pingvellir Natiional Park.
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Hallgrímskirkja est le monument incontournable de Reykjavik ! Cette église, dont la façade rappelle la structure des orgues basaltiques emblématiques d’Islande, surplombe la capitaleHallgrímskirkja est une église luthérienne et la plus grande église d’Islande. Sa construction a été demandée par l’État au début du XXème siècle pour célébrer la religion de plus de 97% de la population islandaise. C’est l’architecte d’État Guðjón Samúelsson qui en a établi les plans en 1937, s’inspirant au maximum de la nature islandaise et notamment des colonnes de basalte que l’on retrouve dans de nombreux sites naturels du pays.commencé en 1945 et ne s’est achevée qu’en 1986Son nom, signifiant littéralement « l’église de Hallgrimur », vient du célèbre poète et pasteur islandais Hallgrímur Pétursson (1614-1674), auteur des Passíusálmar, les Hymnes de la Passion.Avec ses plus de 73 mètres de haut, Hallgrímskirkja est, de loin, la plus grande église d’Islande, et le 6ème plus haut bâtiment du pays
Hallgrímskirkja is Reykjavik's must-see monument! This church, whose facade recalls the structure of the iconic basalt columns of Iceland, overlooks the capital Hallgrímskirkja is a Lutheran church and the largest church in Iceland. Its construction was requested by the state at the beginning of the 20th century to celebrate the religion of more than 97% of the Icelandic population. It was the state architect Guðjón Samúelsson who drew up the plans in 1937, taking maximum inspiration from Icelandic nature and in particular the basalt columns that can be found in many natural sites in the country. 1945 and was not completed until 1986 Its name, literally meaning "the Church of Hallgrimur", comes from the famous Icelandic poet and pastor Hallgrímur Pétursson (1614-1674), author of the Passíusálmar, the Hymns of the Passion. over 73 meters high, Hallgrímskirkja is by far the largest church in Iceland, and the 6th tallest building in the country
¡Hallgrímskirkja es el monumento imperdible de Reykjavik! Esta iglesia, cuya fachada recuerda la estructura de las icónicas columnas de basalto de Islandia, domina la capital Hallgrímskirkja es una iglesia luterana y la iglesia más grande de Islandia. Su construcción fue solicitada por el estado a principios del siglo XX para celebrar la religión de más del 97% de la población islandesa. Fue el arquitecto estatal Guðjón Samúelsson quien elaboró los planos en 1937, inspirándose al máximo en la naturaleza islandesa y en particular en las columnas de basalto que se pueden encontrar en muchos parajes naturales del país. 1945 y no se completó hasta 1986 Su nombre, literalmente que significa "la Iglesia de Hallgrimur", proviene del famoso poeta y pastor islandés Hallgrímur Pétursson (1614-1674), autor del Passíusálmar, los Himnos de la Pasión. Con más de 73 metros de altura, Hallgrímskirkja es, con mucho, la iglesia más grande de Islandia. y el sexto edificio más alto del país