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Dómkirkjan (Lutheran Cathedral)

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Dómkirkjan (Lutheran Cathedral) Review

A place of worship has existed on this site since AD 1200. The small, charming church, built 1788-96, represents the state religion, Lutheranism. It was here that sovereignty and independence were first blessed and endorsed by the church. It's also where Iceland's national anthem, actually a hymn, was first sung in 1874. Since 1845, members and cabinet ministers of every Alþing parliament have gathered here for a service before the annual session. Among the treasured items inside is a baptismal font carved and donated by the famous 19th-century master sculptor Bertel Thorvaldsen, who was half Icelandic.

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  • Address: Austurvöllur, Reykjavík
  • Phone: 520-9700
  • Hours: Mon.--Fri. 10--4:30, unless in use for services
  • Website: www.domkirkjan.is/enska.html
  • Location: Iceland
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