The Church of Hallgrímur is the most recognisable, and probably the most controversial building in Iceland. At 73 metres high, its steeple rises above all other buildings in Reykjavik and the church can seat over 1000 worshipers at a time. Named after the Icelandic poet Hallgrímur Pétursson, the grounds also house a statue to the first Viking said to have discovered America, Leifur Eiríksson. The Nave is open to the public each day.