French Cathedral, Protestant church at Gendarmenmarkt, Berlin, Germany
The French Cathedral features a neoclassical tower with a dome rising above its brick structure in the center of Gendarmenmarkt square.
Construction began in 1701 for the Huguenot community, with architect Carl von Gontard adding the prominent dome tower in 1785.
The cathedral maintains its Protestant traditions through simple ecclesiastical design without images or altars, reflecting reformation principles.
Visitors can climb 284 steps to reach the observation platform, which provides views across Berlin's central district.
The cathedral houses a carillon of 60 brass bells, making it the second-largest bell system in Berlin after Tiergarten.
Location: Bezirk Mitte von Berlin
Inception: 1701
Architects: Carl von Gontard
Architectural style: neoclassicism
Made from material: brick
Website: https://franzoesische-kirche.de
GPS coordinates: 52.51444,13.39222
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:50
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Stunning architecture of this dome on a very pleasant square in Berlin!
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