Picturesque church on the River Havel
Wannsee
Berlin, Berlin 14109
+49 (0)30 805 2100
http://www.kirche-nikolskoe.de/hauptFrameset.htm
Review © 2009, Wcities
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Picturesque church on the River Havel |
Nikolskoer Weg 17 Wannsee Berlin, Berlin 14109 +49 (0)30 805 2100 http://www.kirche-nikolskoe.de/hauptFrameset.htm |
The Church of St.Peter and St.Paul is one of Wannsee's most beautiful buildings. Constructed in 1836 on a hilltop overlooking the River Havel, the church is situated close to two other major attractions - Blockhaus Nikolskoe and the idyllic Pfaueninsel. King Friedrich Wilhelm III originally ordered his architect to design a Russian-style church, but the fashion-conscious architect stubbornly insisted on constructing a neo-Roman building with a distinct Mediterreanean touch - the current flavour of the day. Only the belltower with its golden onion dome displays any allusions to Russia. The interior is decorated with Byzantine frescos, a rarity in Germany. Nowadays the church holds frequent organ concerts during the summer months. Review © 2009, Wcities |
 St. Peter & Paul of Nikolskoe Photo: Eneko Ametzaga |
 St. Peter & Paul of Nikolskoe Photo: Holger Niemann |
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