This is Hallgrimskirkja, the largest church in Iceland which towers over the centre of Reykjavic. The 75m tower provides a360 deg view over the town with the mountains and sea beyond. It is the most visited tourist destination in Reykjavic. It was built to represent a waterfall.
On a hotel wall opposite the church.
Colourful fire hydrant
This is what it looks like from the inside.
This is the Hofoi building, not far from the hotel where we were staying. In its 104 history it has been used by ambassadors, poets and artists. Today it is the mayor's reception hall. the house is probably most famous for holding the Regan - Gorbachev summit in 1986, believed to be the beginning of the end of the Cold War.
Also near the harbour was the Sun Voyager sculpture.
Beautiful photos! The northern Light is so special!
ReplyDeleteHofoi building has long been terrific, especially when it was used as the French consulate and the British embassy. Today it is the mayor's reception hall, but not too plush and rich thankfully. I hope the 1909 building is Heritage Protected.
ReplyDeleteI know Reykjavik is a popular tourist destination and I think I now know why. Hallgrimskirkja is a stunning building.
ReplyDeleteThat looks like a lovely town to explore as you did. The Northern Lights were the icing on your trip that last night, I imagine.
ReplyDeleteThe murals and sculptures are just fantastic. So are the auroras
ReplyDeleteThe church is quite impressive.
ReplyDeleteIt's definitely on my bucketlist, I like the pride flag on the street.
ReplyDeleteThat is a stunning modern cathedral.
ReplyDeleteI love seeing the street are and the architecture of the church seems perfect for its environment.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed this post and seeing all of your photographs.
ReplyDeleteThe Northern Lights are beautiful.
All the best Jan