Iceland, Reykjavik With its silvery glass domes the Perlan is Reykjavík's most recognizable landmark.

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Iceland, Reykjavik 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. Perlan is situated on the hill Öskjuhlíð where there had been hot water storage tanks for decades. 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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