The most recognizable Reykjavík landmark is the Hallgrímskirkja Lutheran Church. It was named after the poet Hällgrímur Pietursson, who wrote in the 17th century. The building resembles a giant organ and is the fourth tallest in the country. Inside is a real organ by a German master, and in front of the building is a monument to Leif Erikson, who founded the Scandinavian settlements in America.
Reykjavik Sightseeing in Russian will direct you to the city center, where Reykjavik Cathedral, the city's main religious building, is located, as well as the Free Church of Reykjavik, which exists outside the state denominations.
From the government buildings, the Sightseeing Reykjavík map will point the way to the residence of Icelandic presidents in Bessastadir, as well as the building of the Althing, the country's parliament. Any Reykjavík sightseeing map will lead you to Hövdi House, which is now a guest house for dignitaries. The structure is famous for being the place where Mikhail Gorbachev met with Ronald Reagan during the "Iceland Summit".
Leisure travelers most often take photos of Reykjavík's landmark, and at the same time, the city's boiler room, the Perlan Building, erected on Oskulid Hill. You can see it from literally anywhere in the city, although the hill itself is forested and uninhabited.
All descriptions of this Reykjavík landmark state that its name translates as "pearl," although it actually looks more like a daisy. In the middle, there is a transparent dome, and on the perimeter around it are tanks with hot water. By the way, the city uses thermal water for heating, so the air is not clogged and is always surprisingly clean.
Reykjavik Attractions with names will lead you to Harpa Concert Hall, a huge glazed structure that actually houses four differently sized concert halls.
