Berlin Cathedral, Lutheran cathedral in Museum Island, Berlin, Germany
The Berlin Cathedral extends 90 meters in length and 74 meters in width, featuring a central dome that rises 98 meters above ground level.
Emperor William II commissioned the construction of this Renaissance and Baroque Revival cathedral, which opened its doors on February 26, 1905.
The cathedral holds regular Protestant services while functioning as a concert venue with a main organ containing 113 stops for musical performances.
Visitors can climb to the cathedral's dome walkway for views of central Berlin, with guided tours available in multiple languages throughout the day.
The building includes a crypt that contains 94 burial sites of Prussian royalty and members of the House of Hohenzollern dating from the 16th century.
Location: Bezirk Mitte von Berlin
Inception: 1894
Architects: Julius Carl Raschdorff
Official opening: February 26, 1905
Architectural style: Renaissance Revival architecture, baroque revival
Elevation above the sea: 115 m
Height: 98 m
Length: 114 m
Width: 74 m
Website: https://berlinerdom.de
GPS coordinates: 52.51917,13.40111
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:43
Berlin's main tourist sites include the Bundestag parliament building, Museum Island cultural complex, Brandenburg Gate monument, and Berlin Wall memorials. The city features historical sites, museums documenting World War II and Cold War periods, palaces, and modern architectural landmarks.
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