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Sacred Places No: 1
Hallgrímskirkja
Location: Reykjavik, Iceland
Year: 1945-1986
Architect: Guðjón Samúelsson
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Located in the heart of Reykjavík, the striking Hallgrímskirkja towers over Iceland’s colorful capital. Not only is it visible from almost every corner of the city, it’s also the tallest church in Iceland. The memorial building was designed by architect Guðjón Samúelsson to honor the saint and poet Hallgrímur Pétursson. Samúelsson was fascinated by the shapes that formed from cooled lava and dreamed up a design inspired by basalt rocks. Initiated in 1945 and completed in 1986, Hallgrímskirkja’s facade embodies Samúelsson's nature-inspired vision. Stretching 245 feet tall, its long, central tower and sloping sides resemble a gigantic stalagmite of petrified lava residue. The minimalist interiors are all a reflection of the Lutheran roots of the church and give it a distinctly Gothic design aesthetic.
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