Nordlyskatedralen by Christian Theede Christiansen licensed under the terms of CC BY-SA 2.0
Completed in 2013, this strange cathedral is located in one of the northernmost cities on earth.
The 154-foot structure spirals higher and higher, leading the viewer’s eye skyward and beckoning them towards the northern lights, which happen frequently at this latitude. In fact, the reflective titanium exterior is specifically designed to enhance the otherworldly display.
With temperatures well below freezing in the winter months, the ice sculptures in front can remain intact for much of the year.
