Imagine Peace Tower - Free Audio Guide

Reykjavik, Iceland

Friðarsúlan, Skarfabakki, Sundahöfn, Laugardalur, Reykjavíkurborg, Höfuðborgarsvæðið, 104, Ísland

Friðarsúlan, Reykjavik
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The Imagine Peace Tower, also known as Friðarsúlan, is a powerful memorial to John Lennon, created by his widow, Yoko Ono. Located on Viðey Island, it features a stunning beam of light that symbolizes peace and hope. The tower was inaugurated on what would have been Lennon’s 66th birthday in 2007 and is lit annually between October 9 and December 8, in celebration of Lennon's legacy and call for peace. The monument also contains over one million written wishes collected by Ono, embedded beneath the light tower. Its construction emphasizes Iceland's commitment to renewable energy, powered by geothermal resources. Visitors can appreciate the tower's beauty and reflect on its message of unity.