Öskjuhlíð
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Öskjuhlíð (Icelandic pronunciation: [ˈœscʏˌl̥iːθ]) is a hill in the centre of Reykjavík, Iceland. It is 61 metres (200 ft) above sea level. The hill is a designated outdoors area and is covered with trees. At the top of the hill stands Perlan, a landmark building set on top of six water tanks. It is a city landmark built during Davíð Oddsson's period as mayor.
During the
Second World War the United States Army
occupation force built various bunkers on the hill.
neopagan building, is being built on the southern slope of the hill.[1]
References
- ^ A religion that speaks to people today. 27 January 2015. Iceland Monitor.
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