Hallgrímskirkja, Cathedral of Hallgrimur (Hallgrimur was a Clergyman &Poet)

We took an elevator ride up to the observation room in the Cathedral.  This view looks up from the entrance.

The architect Guojon Samuelsson was inspired by lava flows.

The interior has few distracting images as prescribed by Lutheran beliefs.  

The focus is on the inner life and the words of the gospel.

These two icons are on either side of the steps at the altar.  

They are not frontally visible to the parishioners.  

The view from the observation room at the top!

Metal Roofs

A contemporary Icelandic artist created this temporary art installation for the tower observation room.  These are the interior views of the glass clock faces.