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Architecture in Reykjavík:* That Big Church Edition

To the locals it’s Hallgrímskirkja. To you folks it’s usually “That Big Church”.

As Reykjavík’s tallest building, That Big Church (also known as Hallgrímskirkja, but don’t try to pronounce that by yourself) is a convenient landmark for tourists finding their way around Reykjavík.
Looking for Kaffibarinn? Oh, just walk down from That Big Church and turn right. […]