Perlan, A Panoramic Vista of Reykjavik's Charm

Öskjuhlíð, 105 Reykjavík

The rooftop of the former Pearl Tower was free to visit

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Introduction

The Pearl is a iconic building located on the Öskjuhlíð hill in Reykjavik, the capital of Iceland. It stands at a height of 25.7 meters. Originally designed by Ingimundur Sveinsson, it was renovated during the tenure of Davíð Oddsson, the mayor of Reykjavik, in 1991, adding a hemispherical glass dome. The first floor of The Pearl houses the Winter Garden, a 10,000 cubic meters exhibition hall that frequently hosts concerts. In addition, visitors can enjoy delicious food and drinks at the Pearl Restaurant or the Pearl Café, and ascend to the observation deck to admire the breathtaking views of Reykjavik. The observation deck has six panoramic telescopes and provides audio guides in five languages. Furthermore, one of the hot water storage tanks has been transformed into the Saga Museum, where visitors can experience the history and way of life of the people of Iceland.