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Hoyvikar Kirkja, Torshavn

3.9
#6 of 6 in Historic Sites in Torshavn
Church · Hidden Gem · Tourist Spot
Resembling a seagull looking straight up in the sky, Hoyvikar Kirkja represents a church whose striking architectural design looks different from any given angle. The church, which was finished in 1965, features an organ loft. Sit at the nearby small park overlooking the church and the city. Choose to start, finish, or center your holiday on a trip to Hoyvikar Kirkja by using our Torshavn trip itinerary planning site.
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  • By VijiA1
    The first modern church in Torshavn. Inside its very beautiful, and peaceful. The church organ sounds good.  more »
  • By Absalon V
    I've never been inside, but from the outside it's so beautiful. Every time I'm on the Faroe Islands I drive by and next time I have to go inside an see if it's just a beautiful on the inside.  more »
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  • By Quinn Johnson
    Cool to visit
  • By beergal hkwriter
    a church near the supermarket...
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