Hallgrímskirkja's Bell Tower - Reykjavik, Iceland - Bell Towers on Waymarking.com

"Ideally situated on the hill Skolavorduholt, overlooking the centre of old Reykjavik, the church of Hallgrimur is the crown on Iceland’s capital with its magnificent 73 m high steeple rising above all other buildings in Reykjavik.

It is the largest church of the country with a seating capacity for 1200 people in the nave. It was under construction longer than any other building in Iceland and has at times generated considerable controversy.

The steeple is open to the public against a small charge for those who use the elevator, which proceeds go towards the maintenance of the church. There are three big bells in the bell tower and a carillon of 29 bells. The big bells carry the names Hallgrimur, Gudrun and Steinunn, named after the Rev., his wife and a daughter, who died young. The carillon is the first in Iceland and the church is one of only three churches in Reykjavik, which chime on the hour."

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Address of Tower: Skolavorduholt Hill Reykjavik, Iceland Still Operational: yes Number of bells in tower?: 32 Relevant website?: [Web Link] Rate tower: Tours or visits allowed in tower?: Yes

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