Vesturkirkjan
The Vesturkirkjan [ ˈvɛstʊɹˌʧɪɻʧan ] "Western Church" is a modern church building in the Faroese capital Tórshavn . It belongs to the Lutheran Faroese national church . At the same time, it is the tallest building in the country at 40.9 m.
Vesturkirkjan was consecrated in 1975 . Their architecture is considered to be particularly stylish and simple. It rises like a landmark over the city and its shape seems to be inspired by a ship with a sail. The tower forms the shape of a vertically halved pointed pyramid .
Opposite the church is the Viðarlundin úti í Grið park .
On Whit Monday, June 5, 2006, a monument by the sculptor Hans Pauli Olsen was erected for Sigmundur Brestisson , who initiated the Christianization of the Faroe Islands around 1000 years earlier and was murdered around 1005 in front of the church .
See also
- Tórshavn Cathedral (bishopric in Tórshavn)
- Catholic Church on the Faroe Islands (Catholic religious building in Tórshavn)
Web links
- Folkakirkjan.fo - Vesturkirkjan (in Faroese)
Coordinates: 62 ° 0 ′ 26.9 ″ N , 6 ° 47 ′ 3.2 ″ W.