Berlin Cathedral! A must-visit place 🏛️🌉
Berliner Dom is a renowned Protestant church in Berlin, the capital of Germany, located on Museum Island in the heart of the city, next to the Spree River. This magnificent cathedral is not only a religious center of Berlin but also an important landmark and tourist attraction of the city. ⛪️The history of Berliner Dom dates back to the 15th century when a smaller church stood at the same site. The existing cathedral was built from 1894 to 1905 under the order of German Emperor Wilhelm II as a court church for the Hohenzollern family. The original church was demolished at the end of the 19th century to make way for the new, more grandiose church. ⛪️Berliner Dom features a blend of Renaissance and Baroque styles, designed by architect Julius Raschdorff. Its ornate exterior and exquisite interior decorations reflect the characteristics of Neo-Baroque architecture. The church towers 98 meters high, and its green dome is an essential part of Berlin's skyline. ⛪️During World War II, Berliner Dom suffered severe damage, particularly from an air raid in 1944 that caused part of the dome to collapse. Post-war, the restoration of the church lasted for decades and was finally completed in 1993. ⛪️The interior of the church is lavishly decorated with numerous exquisite sculptures, paintings, and mosaics. The altar painting on the central altar and the pulpit are particularly eye-catching. ⛪️Berliner Dom houses an organ built by Wilhelm Sauer, which is one of the largest and most important historical organs in the world. Visitors can climb 270 steps to reach the observation platform of the church dome, offering a panoramic view of the city center of Berlin. The royal crypt in the church basement is the resting place of members of the Hohenzollern family, including the tombs of Prussian kings and German emperors. 💰Adult ticket price: 10€, you can use Visa/Master cards to purchase tickets at the machines on both sides of the entrance. #Germany #GermanyTravel #Berlin #BerlinTravel #BerlinAttractions #MustVisitBerlin #HiddenGemsBerlin
