Gljufrasteinn was the home of Halldor Kiljan Laxness, a celebrated writer of Iceland and probably one of the best writers in the world of literature. Constructed in the year 1945, the structure was designed by Agust Palsson, a noted architect. Now converted into a museum, the building welcomes visitors with a multimedia display about the writer's life and his iconic works. His life is chronicled against the backdrop of key events in the history of Iceland.
Hallgrímskirkja (Hvalfirði) is a small church designed by Sigurður Guðmundsson and Eiríkur Einarssonit. It serves the memory of Hallgrimur Petersson, the pastor between 1651 and 1669. It is a beautiful structure on the Hvalfjörður that has many colorful frescoes that light up the interior. The external facade is simple and elegant. The roof is made of copper.
Fríkirkjan í Reykjavík is a Free Church that was consecrated in 1903. It was inspired by Nordic churches and Icellandic immigrants and was created as a prayer hall for them. The Reykjavík Cathedral used to be the sole cathedral of the city. Thus, a new church was decided to be constructed near the Lake Tjörnin. This gave birth to the Fríkirkjan í Reykjavík.
A little outside the city center of Reykjavik, the glass dome of the landmark Perlan glints beautifully under the sun. Perched atop six gigantic hot water storage tanks, this unique architectural marvel is symbolic of the country's geothermal sources, and their key role in Icelandic society. Each tank wondrously holds 4 million liters (1 million gallons) of geothermal hot water. Within the humongous domes, a large atrium hosts exhibitions and events, mostly regarding the history and future of glaciers. From the fourth floor of the dome, visitors can enjoy panoramic vistas of Iceland's stellar landscape, from bird-eye views of Reykjavik and the majestic summit of Mount Esja, all the way to Snæfellsjökull.
Íslenska Óperan (Islannin oopperatalo) sijaitsee kauniissa vanhassa rakennuksessa Reykjavikin sydämessä. Rakennus oli ennen elokuvateatteri, mutta muutettiin oopperataloksi ja konserttisaliksi vuonna 1982. Sisustus on säilynyt vanhassa tilassa, joten talossa on ainutlaatuista viehätystä. Oopperatalo on haluttu musiikkitapahtumapaikka, ja täällä pidetään klassisia ja muitakin konsertteja.
Hallgrímur Pétursson on yksi Islannin rakastetuimpia henkilöitä luterilaisen kirkon historiassa. Kirkon huomattavimmat ominaisuudet ovat koko ja sijainti. Sen korkeuden lisäksi sen sijainti tekee sen huomattavan lähes joka puolelta Reykjavikia. Kirkon torni on noin 75 metriä pitkä ja panoramanäköala sen päältä on mahtava. Kirkon rakentaminen kesti vuosikymmeniä. Se aloitettiin toisen maailmansodan jälkeen ja päättyi vuonna 1986. Kirkossa on paljon hienoa uskonnollista taidetta. Niiden joikossa on kaunis Kristus-patsas, joka on yhden Islannin kuuluimman vestäjän Einar Jónssonin tekemä. Kirkko kuuluu luterilaisiin kansankirkkoihin.