Hallgrímskirkja
Hallgrímskirkja – it is such a difficult name that has a very difficult structure located in the capital of Iceland itself. The Lutheran Church in Reykjavik is simply enormous in size and is considered the fourth largest building in the whole country. The church got its name in honor of Hadlgrimur Petursson, who was a poet and spiritual mentor.
A very unusual church project was provided in 1937 by the famous architect Goodyoun Samuelson. This majestic building was built for 38 years, starting in 1945. The church rises with dignity in the capital of Iceland, visible in all corners of the city. This wonderful building is considered one of the main attractions of the whole country.
Climbing the observation deck, which is located at an altitude of 75 meters, not only the panoramic view of the city opens in the eye, but also the wonderful landscape of the mountain ranges beyond its line.
The Hadlgrimskirkya Church is associated with a steep rock in the middle of the plain or with a huge tower that ascends to heaven. But there are allegations that this unusual building with the difficult name of Khadlgrimskirkya is a symbol of the eruption of a volcano, the theme of which is so relevant both in the city itself and on the entire island.
Surprisingly, not only the outline of the church looks, but also the interior, which has a strict appearance and a solemn atmosphere. Visitors simply freeze, looking at these high-profile arches. Among all the attractions of the Hadlgrimskirkya temple, a decent place is occupied by the organ, which is a large tool, the weight of which reaches 25 tons. This is the most huge musical instrument in all of Iceland, which is custom-made for this amazing church. The sound of the organ makes all its listeners bliss.
In front of the temple is a sculpture of Leif the Happy, which was presented to Iceland by the US government back in 1930, in honor of the millennium of the local parliament.
Hadlgrimskirkya Church managed to become famous in famous films. For example, it is shown in the poster for the film 2012, where they show how a huge wave carries it on a large Icelandic hill.
