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Hallgrimur's Church (Hallgrimskirkja)

Skolavorduholti, Reykjavik 121, Iceland
510 1000
Ranked #4 of 45 attractions in Reykjavik
4.5 of 5 stars 287 Reviews
Type: Religious Sites
Traveller Description: The tower of Hallgrimskirkja is clearly visible from many points in Reykjavik and serves as a navigational landmark.  Completed in 1974, the splendid... more »
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Chennai, India
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

The tower of this Church can be see from anywhere in Reykjavik. It a different from all conventional looking Church. You pay around 600 ISK to go to the top of the tower with an elevator from where you get a breath taking view of the city. The architecture inside the Church is not very great though, although its big.... More

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Istanbul, Turkey
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

When you look from outside an front it looks like a space shuttle. Huge church with plain walls, no frescoes, no stained glass. It's very modest church like as everything in Reykjavik.. More

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Atlanta, Georgia
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30 reviews 30 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

The church towers over the landscape in the city and the iconic architecture draws you there. Reykjavik is a very walkable city and this church is a fantastic place to visit - especially when it's a clear-sky day. From the top of the tower (small fee required), the view of the city is a memorable one. Nice organ inside too... More

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Lexington Park, Maryland
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31 reviews 31 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

A neat stop on your tour around Reykjavick. The outisde is very impresive, inside is pretty basic and non-discript. Did not elect to pay to go up in the tower. More

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NJ
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

every tourist's photo stop. If you can get it lit up at night, it's even more impressive. More

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Zagreb, Croatia
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

Basic, excellent view from the top. A bit too expensive for a short elevator ride to the top and the view More

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Cheltenham
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49 reviews 49 reviews
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36 helpful votes 36 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

Stunning landmark church. You can go up the tower for a nominal fee and have great views over the city. Minimalistic inside. Amazing organ. More

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London, Canada
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27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

Beautiful outside and in. We photographed the outside then went inside and saw the beautiful organ. The gift shop was closed so there was a bin to leave cash to ride to the top in the elevator. Amazing view of the city from above. Highly recommended. More

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Polis, Cyprus
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49 reviews 49 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

Visited on a cold day in April and how warm the church was! Also fortunate that the organist was practising on the stunning organ. The building is made of concrete but is fantastic and so light and airy. We attended an Anglican service on the last Sunday and were made very welcome. A MUST to visit in Reykjavik. More

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Singapore, Singapore
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29 reviews 29 reviews
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19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

The exterior of the church makes it a very beautiful place to take photos. There is an observation deck at the time of the church i think which you need to pay to enter. This is a big landmark in reykjavik and it is a must go. More

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