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This was one of our first stops after landing in Iceland. Beautiful views of the city. The organ is magnificent. Church building is ornate and reverent. Would recommend pay to go up for the scenic views of Downtown Reykjavík.
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Date of experience: November 2019
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Of all the churches I have visited around the world this has got to be the ugliest - sorry Iceland! Sure it's kind of impressive how it shoots up in the air but it really is just a big grey colossus. The unadorned interior is, however, a perfect example of Protestant simplicity, the exact opposite of the opulence of Catholic Churches. …
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Date of experience: May 2020
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There are good views from the top of the church. The church itself is okay, worth a visit. It looks like it was constructed with poured concrete.
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Date of experience: August 2020
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Exelent view on the top of the church. You can see whole Reykjavik for fair price. Also the church inside is wonderful. We made also some shopping of souvenirs...
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Date of experience: January 2020
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Now tell me, looking at the photos, if this church doesn't look like the infamous tower of the Lord of the Ring!! Surely a worshipper can't come here with a light heart because the external appearance is quite frightful. Luckly if you get inside the atmosphere changes. The interior is bright thanks to the glass windows and people feel at ease on the modern benches which can change direction by moving the backrest: one way looking at the altar, the other looking up at the organ when concerts are held in the church. Ugly but functional.…
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Date of experience: August 2020
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