Hallgrimskirkja is a Protestant Lutheran parish church in Reykjavík, Iceland, standing 74.5 meters tall as the largest church in the country and its second tallest building. Completed in 1986 and known for its distinctively curved concrete spire and side wings, it has become an important symbol of Icelandic national identity. The church is named after the Icelandic poet and cleric Hallgrímur Pétursson, author of the Passion Hymns.
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Building TypeSourced to the subject's own account LocationSourced to the subject's own accountReykjavíkurborg, Iceland 2 Completed YearSourced to the subject's own account Height (m)Sourced to the subject's own account Classification
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Known for its distinctively curved spire and side wings, it has been described as having become an important symbol for Iceland's national identity since its completion in 1986. The church is named after the Icelandic poet and cleric Hallgrímur Pétursson (1614-1674), author of the Passion Hymns.
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Hallgrímskirkja (Icelandic pronunciation: [ˈhatl̥ˌkrimsˌcʰɪr̥ca], Church of Hallgrímur) is a Protestant Lutheran (Church of Iceland) parish church in Reykjavík, Iceland. At 74.5 metres (244 ft) tall, it is the largest church in Iceland and second tallest building in the country. Known for its distinctively curved spire and side wings, it has been described as having become an important symbol for
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- In Style: Gothic Revival, infobox architectural_style field: Expressionist Neo-Gothic
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Wikimedia FoundationWikidata height (P2048) statement: 74.0
Wikidata item Q271466, property P2048 (height): 74.0 m (converted to metres, preferred/normal rank, non-deprecated)
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Wikidata item Q271466, property P131/P17 (location): Reykjavíkurborg, Iceland
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