Much as Berlin is a dynamic and lively city of Germany, there is so much that can be said about its religious architectures. Though not the first city that comes to mind with respect to religious heritage, Berlin provides a good chance to discover both religious and architectural styles, from cathedrals to mosques. Thus Berlin is a place that is interesting for history lovers, architecture fans, or anybody who is interested in cultural differences, and in particular the religious ones. Let’s delve into some of the key ones:
1. Berlin Cathedral
Berlin Cathedral commonly referred to as th Berliner Dom is an architectural marvel located at the Central Berlin. This is a fine protestant church that hosts a number of fine features of late nineteen architecture and has fantastic view of the city when taken from the dome. People are allowed to go through the vast hall, attend concerts, go up to the level where there is an open space to photo-shoot and have a bird’s eye view of the surrounding landscape.
2. Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church Berlin
This part of Berlin boasts another important religious construction, hence the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church. As most of the buildings that existed in the city at the beginning of the Second World War, the church also suffered from bombing and, to this day, it partially stands to tell the story of the catastrophe that it so sadly experienced. The new hexagonal church tower, by the architect Egon Eiermann set up to the exact contrast of the old damaged church and furnishes the tourists with the message and a sense of reconciliation.
3. St. Hedwig’s Cathedral
For instance, any fan of neoclassical architecture should take a look at St. Hedwig’s Cathedral. This is a Roman Catholic cathedral built on Bebelplatz; it is also the first Catholic church being built in Berlin post the Reformation. The beautiful dome and fine facing of this cathedral makes St. Hedwig’s stand out as the pride of religious buildings in Berlin. Enter a building to observe calming colours and calmness surrounding them.
4. Sultan Ahmet Mosque
Although most religious demographics are permeated with the Christian culture, Berlin recognizes other religions as well. Sultan Ahmet Camii also known as the Turkish Mosque is a marvelous masterpiece of Islamic style of construction. It has blue-tile outer and the dome is itself magnificent to look at. The temple is another good chance to deepen the knowledge of the multicultural life in Berlin.
5. New Synagogue
The New Synagogue which was also called the Liberal Jewish Synagogue is situated in the Mitte district of Berlin. Constructed in the middle of the 19th century with partial renovation after World War II, the building remains an excellent example of Moorish architecture. Though it has become a cultural site to not being used for worshipping purposes, it currently conducts as a Jewish cultural center and museum with details about Berlin’s Jewish culture.
Conclusion
Standing in the centre of Berlin Berlin religious structures give quite as interesting picture of its history and cultural as well as architectural heritage. Some may enjoy marvelous works of art, others stay interested in adorning various cultures throughout the world, or some may just wish a little peace and quiet, either way there is something for everyone here. Therefore these religious buildings should be on your checklist when you plan to tour the city of Berlin. You won’t be disappointed!
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