Berliner Philharmonie, Concert hall in Kulturforum, Berlin, Germany
The Berliner Philharmonie features a pentagonal auditorium design with tiered seating arrangements that surround the central performance space for 2,440 listeners.
Hans Scharoun constructed the building between 1960 and 1963 after the original concert hall suffered destruction during World War II.
The Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra performs regular seasons in this venue, maintaining its position as a leading institution in classical music performance.
Visitors can access free lunchtime concerts every Tuesday during concert season and purchase regular performance tickets through the venue website.
The internal architecture creates perfect acoustics, allowing listeners to distinguish individual instruments and voices from any position in the hall.
Location: Berlin
Inception: 1963
Architects: Hans Scharoun
Official opening: 1963
Architectural style: rationalism
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Website: https://berliner-philharmoniker.de/philharmonie
GPS coordinates: 52.51000,13.37000
Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:59
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