Reykjavik

All cities are sad in the rain, but perhaps none more so than Reykavik.

Reykjavik Street Scene
Reykjavik LGBT Club
Reykjavik Street Scene

I was expecting some bright and modern architecture which was strangely lacking apart from two stand out buildings: the cathedral and the Hella Concert Hall down by the harbour.

The cathedral is almost Lutheran in its severity, built from what appears to be concrete.

Reykavik cathedral

The interior is incredibly plain and simple, though with glorious height.

Cathedral Interior
Altar

The details are incredibly sharp and austere.

Side Arches

Ceiling detail

It also has the most gloriously over the top organ pipes and down to earth organ keys.

Organ detail
organ Pipes Detail
Organ from below

And down by the waters the concert hall certainly looks sharp, but with no sun to lift it, also a bit dour, maybe even dowdy.

Hella Concert Centre
Hella Concert Centre detail

And all set against slate grey waters.

Reykjavik harbour

Oh dear!