Kópavogskirkja, Kópavogur

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Kópavogskirkja is a modernist church in Kópavogur, the second-largest town in Iceland (pop. 30,000). The church is located on Borgarholt hill and provides a nice view over Kópavogur, Reykjavík and the surrounding area.

Construction work on the church began in 1958 and it was opened on December 16, 1963. Its architecture is unusual, consisting essentially of the cross-section of two wide arches. Its profile is prominent in the Kópavogur town seal.

Quick Facts on Kópavogskirkja

Site Information
Names:	Kópavogskirkja; Kópavogskirkja, Kópavogur
City:	Kópavogur
Country:	Iceland
cat:	Churches
faith:	Christianity
style:	Modern
Dates:	1958-63
Status:	active
Visitor and Contact Information
Location:	Kópavogur, Iceland
Coordinates:	64.112314° N, 21.913283° W (view on Google Maps)
Phone:	554-1898
Email:	kopavogskirkja@ kopavogskirkja.is
Website:	www.kopavogskirkja.is
Lodging:	View hotels near this location

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References

Kópavogskirkja - Wikipedia
Kópavogskirkja.is - official website

More Information

Kópavogskirkja, Kópavogur - Go Historic
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Title:	Kópavogskirkja, Kópavogur
Author:	Holly Hayes
Last updated:	08/02/2009
Permalink:	www.sacred-destinations.com/iceland/kopavogskirkja
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