Iceland - Reykjavik - The Perlan

With its silvery glass domes the Perlan is Reykjavík's most recognizable landmark. Designed to be multi-functional, it serves as an observatory, restaurant, conference center and visitor attraction. Views are offered from the revolving restaurant which sits atop of four gigantic tanks each containing 4,000 liters/880 gal of 80°C/176°F water for the city's geothermal hot water system. The heat from below is conducted through the building's metal frame and warms the building.

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With its silvery glass domes the Perlan is Reykjavík's most recognizable landmark. Designed to be multi-functional, it serves as an observatory, restaurant, conference center and visitor attraction. Views are offered from the revolving restaurant which sits atop of four gigantic tanks each containing 4,000 liters/880 gal of 80°C/176°F water for the city's geothermal hot water system. The heat from below is conducted through the building's metal frame and warms the building.