Monumental Cathedral
Berlin, Berlin 10178
+49 (0)30 2026 9128
http://www.berliner-dom.de/
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Monumental Cathedral |
Am Lustgarten 1 Berlin, Berlin 10178 +49 (0)30 2026 9128 http://www.berliner-dom.de/ Info@berliner-dom.de |
At the location of the Berliner Dom (also named Berliner Cathedral) have succeeded several churches over the centuries. The first one was erected in 1465 for the Royal reigning family, the Hohenzollern, and was not more than a chapel at that time. In 1747, it was replaced by a Baroque cathedral designed by Johann Boumann and once again remodeled in 1822 by Karl Friedrich Schinkel. The actual Dom was built between 1894 and 1905 under King Wilhem II's reign. Almost completely destroyed in the Second World War, the Berliner Dom remained a ruin until restoration work finally began in 1973. Among the masterpieces of the Dom, the mosaics covering the cupola, the crypt, the altar and the altar windows are of particular interest. The Dom also houses the graves of over 80 members of the Hohenzollern family. Before leaving, take a look at the huge neo-baroque organ, one of the largest in Germany. Insider tip: do absolutely not miss the roof promenade after you've climbed the many steps leading to the coupole. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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First reconstructed church |
Neuhauser Straße 14 München, Bayern |
The ancient church was constructed in 1709-10 according to plans by G.A. Viscardi and it has served as a church since 1778. Destroyed in World War II, it was the first church to be reconstructed in Munich in 1945-46. The facade is in its original condition and on the lower floor is the last resting place of the Jesuit Rupert Mayer (1876-1945) who fought for the resistance against the Nazi regime and is still revered by the people of Munich. On the upper floor you can see the renovated chapel. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Church in the heart of the old town |
Andreasstraße Altstadt Dusseldorf, NRW 40213 |
Andreaskirche is home and the final resting place of Jan Wellem and his mausoleum is found here. The church is particularly interesting from an artistic point of view as it depicts the change of style during the transition from renaissance to baroque. The altar was built by Ewald Matare (originally demolished during the Second World War) and sets a bizarre contrast to its baroque surroundings. The entire building was based on the design of the Jesuit church in Neuberg (upon Danube). The client, for whom both buildings were being built, was Count Palatine Wolfgang Wilhelm who changed his residence from the Danube to the Rhine. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The leaning tower of Dusseldorf |
Stiftsplatz Altstadt Dusseldorf, NRW 40213 +49 211 13 2326 |
One of Dusseldorf's most visible landmarks is St. Lambert's Church, a Romanesque construction which boasts a leaning tower to rival that of Pisa. While countless legends have been invented to explain this phenomenon, the most plausible was given by the sexton: the wood was still damp when the tower was erected, so when it dried it expanded and made the tower lean. Originally built in the 13th century, the church was reconstructed in 1394 and has changed little since. St. Lambert's also contains a host of religious relics including the bones of St. Apollinaris, the patron saint of Dusseldorf. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Cologne cathedral |
Hauptbahnhof Cologne, NRW 50667 +49 221 92 58 47 30 http://www.koelner-dom.de |
Described by UNESCO as 'a masterpiece of gothic architecture', the Kölner Dom was declared a world heritage site in 1996. The construction of the gothic cathedral took 632 years, and when it was finally completed in 1880, it was the world's tallest building. The Dom stands an imposing 157m high and you will need to be in good shape if you want to climb one of the towers, although the view from the top is definitely worth the effort. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Church from the 12th Century |
Dixstraße Schwartzrheindorf Bonn, NRW 53225 +49 228 46 1609 |
Schwarzrheindorf is one of Bonn's oldest districts and the most important sight here is the Doppelkirche, which has been standing since the 12th century. The Earldom of Wied at this time possessed a castle complex built by the Carolingians, on which the Cologne Cathedral bishop and chancellor Konrad III allowed Arnold von Wied to build a chapel. After his death in 1156, his descendants changed the castle into a Benedictine cloister. At the same time, the chapel was extended to the west with a nun's choir, so that it soon really began to look like a church. After its deconsecration, it was used as a barn, but its decline was halted and masses were held there once more from 1832. Because it was not damaged during the Second World War, the original Romantic facade can still be marvelled at today. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Munich's most famous landmark |
Frauenplatz 1 München, Bayern 80331 +49 89 290 0820 |
Set against a clear blue sky, the towers of the Frauenkirche (Church of our Lady) form Munich's most celebrated landmark. The distinctive towers - built in 1525 - make the church of considerable architectural interest as they are considered to be the precursors of the Renaissance style. The church itself was designed by Gothic architect Jörg von Halsbach in 1468. Its size is imposing, but its simplicity and symmetry rule out any suggestion of ostentation. The interior is mainly Gothic, but the altars were redesigned in the 18th century under the influence of the baroque. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Ancient seat of the bishopric |
Weihenstephaner Berg Freising, Bayern 85354 http://www.freising.de |
Situated on the left bank of the River Isar to the north of Munich, Freising was made the seat of the bishopric as long ago as 739. The Romanesque cathedral of St. Maria and St. Korbinian was built between 1160-1205 and decorated at the beginning of the 18th century by the Asam brothers in Baroque style with stucco and paintings. Another interesting feature is the surviving Romanesque crypt and the picture at the high altar by Peter Paul Rubens, Die apokalyptische Frau (the Apocalyptic Woman) - the original can be seen in the Alte Pinakothek. Freising is not, however, only known in religious circles. It is also famous as home of the oldest brewery in the world, the Brauerei Weihenstephan (worth a visit: Bräustüberl Weihenstephan). The Benedictine monastery was granted a licence to brew and sell alcohol in 1040. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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French cathedral |
Gendarmenmarkt 5 Berlin, Berlin 10117 +49 (0)30 2064 9922 / +49 (0)30 2064 9923 http://www.franzoesischer-dom.de/ ffk-oeffentlichkeitsarbeit@t-online.de |
The Franzosischer Dom (French cathedral) is an imposing structure which stands on Gedarmenmarkt, directly opposite its identical twin, the Deutscher Dom (German cathedral). It was designed in 1701 by architects Louis Cayard and Abraham Quesnay in order to serve the French community in Berlin and to serve as a religious home for the Huguenots who had fled persecution in France. The 55m tower is particularly impressive and its bells chime three times a day at midday, 3pm and 7pm. The cathedral houses the Huguenot Museum, which documents the life of French protestants in Berlin during the 18th and 19th centuries. Church services take place in the next-door Franzosische Friedrichstadtkirche. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A church that has had many roles |
Tal 77 München, Bayern 80331 |
After Duke Otto converted this building into a hospital, it wasn't again converted into a church until 1327. In the 18th century, the interior was once again according to the tastes of the Asam brothers. The church suffered severe damage during the war, but its structure was successfully restored. The most valuable work of art is the Hammerthaler Madonna (1450) at the altar to the Blessed Virgin. The Late Gothic crucifix is very important. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A 1202 Church |
Heisterbacher Road Oberdollendorf, NRW 53227 +49 228 934 8702 |
The Kloster Heisterbach lies between Oberdollendorf and Heisterbacherrott. It was built in 1202 for the Cistercian monk order. This church was one of the oldest Roman churches in the region, until it was finally destroyed. The famous monk Cesarius lived here in the thirteenth century; and his fondness for bronze is found in Oberdollendorf. Today, the choir ruins, the former kitchen area, the Old Brewing House, and the cloister walls can be seen. Various sculptures have also been preserved. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Jewish graveyard in Altona |
Königstraße Hamburg, Hamburg 22767 +49 (0)40 3005 1300 (Information für Touristen) |
Altona's most important cultural monument is located behind high iron railings and shady old trees. Sephardic Jews from Portugal were given the right to set up a cemetery here as early as 1611. Later on, German Jews were also buried here. In Altona there was freedom of religious belief until 1933. Among the celebrities buried here is Hamburg's famous banker, Salomon Heine. The cemetery is divided into different sections, the south-western part of which has very old, shallow Sephardic tombs with Hebrew and Spanish writing on them. In other sections, there are some more recent graves of German and Eastern European Jews. If you are interested in a visit, the key to the graveyard can be picked up at 29 Schäferkampsallee. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Berlin's best-known landmark |
Breitscheidplatz Berlin, Berlin 10789 +49 (0)30 218 5023 |
Built in the late 19th century in honour of Kaiser Wilhelm I, this once magnificent church was gutted by fire after a British air-raid in November 1943. The only parts left standing were the nave and half a spire. Nowadays, the spireless ruin and the modern chapel next door provide the city with more than just a famous landmark—they are also a poignant symbol of the senselessness of war. The 'Stalingrad Madonna' in the futuristic blue-glass chapel next to the ruin is worth a visit, as is the exhibition documenting the history of the church on Breitscheidplatz. According to rumours, the down-and-outs who tended to congregate around the chapel were moved on because their urine was beginning to corrode the foundations! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Baroque Church from the Era of Elector Ferdinand |
Stationsweg 21 Bonn, NRW 53127 +49 228 2 8999 |
The famous Kreuzbergkirche is located on Stationsweg in Poppelsdorf. A place of pilgrimage stood on the site before the Elector Ferdinand allowed the Baroque church to be built there in 1627. The entry-way was first added under Elector Clemens August. The well known builder Balthasar Neumann designed the splendid stone steps which lead to the altar. The church was renovated for around two million Marks in the middle of the nineties, and the partly lost original decoration from 1750 was restored. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Glass paintings... |
Mariahilfplatz 11 München, Bayern 81541 |
King Louis I wanted to design this church in an old German Romantic style - an interpretation of the Gothic. Splendid glass paintings were a dominant feature of 19th-century Romanticism. The church was destroyed in World War II and reconstructed in 1952/3 as a single-span church hall. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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New synagogue |
Oranienburger Straße 28-30 Berlin, Berlin 10117 +49 (0)30 8802 8300 http://mysql.snafu.de/cjudaicu... office@cjudaicum.de |
This imposing building, with its striking golden dome, is one of Berlin's most instantly recognisable landmarks. Designed by architect Eduard Knoblauch in 1859, the synagogue was the centre of Jewish life in Berlin until the the night of 9th November 1938 (Kristallnacht), when it was attacked by Nazi stormtroopers. After an Allied air raid in 1943, the synagogue lay in ruins for around 40 years after the end of the war. It was then restored and reopened as a museum of Jewish culture on the fiftieth anniversary of Kristallnacht, in 1988. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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One of the Oldest Churches in the Rhineland |
Martinsstraße Bonn, NRW 53177 |
The Romantic quarter of Muffendorf has one of the oldest and most interesting churches in the Rhineland standing among its picturesque half-timbered houses. Situated on a hill and surrounded by a small cemetery, the early Romantic church complex was first mentioned in documents around the year 913. The church has been extended throughout the years and thus many different styles can be seen on the inside of the church. When the church was renovated during this last century, an altar dedicated to the Goddess Diana was found, which means that a Roman temple must have once stood at this spot. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Shrine of the Three Holy Kings |
Domkloster (Kölner Dom) Köln, NRW 50667 http://www.koelner-dom.de |
The golden Schrein der Heiligen Drei Könige (shrine of the Three Holy Kings), the largest shrine of the Middle Ages, shines out from behind the high altar of the Kölner Doms. The shrine was made by the famous goldsmith Nikolas von Verdun, after the relics were brought to Cologne on the 23rd of July 1164 by Archbishop Raimund of Dassel. The 220cm shrine has only been viewable to visitors and pilgrims in its entirety since its restoration in 1973, having been severely damaged during an attempt to move it to safety during the French occupation, and was only restored in 1973. Führungen: Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The church in the Agnesviertel |
Neusser Straße 18 Agnesviertel Köln, NRW 50733 |
The Catholic parish church of Saint Agnes is situated in the north of Cologne near to the Ebertplatz. It is easily recognized by its idiosyncratic church tower, which looks like the castle in a chess set. The church was founded by a school teacher, Peter Joseph Rockerath. He wanted to commemorate two women, his dead wife and Saint Agnes, a Roman martyr. The church was built in an axis with the Eigelsteintor, which can be found at the other side of the Ebertplatz. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Albertus Magnus in the Crypt |
Komödienstraße 4-8 Köln, NRW 50667 +49 221 1 60 66 0 http://www.sankt-andreas.de/ ThomasKrauth@compuserve.com |
The financial district of Cologne is guarded by the church of St Andreas whose tower overlooks the crossroads below. The crypts beneath the nave house (built in 1220) the remains of the famous Dominican scholar Albertus Magnus, teacher of Thomas Aquinus. The church, dedicated to the apostle Andreas (Andrew), was first named after St Matthew (in 923 AD). St Andreas's displays Romanesque from the 11th century and Gothic architecture from the early 15th century. Also Medieval wall paintings are still visible today. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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This church replaced the first St. Michaelis church |
Michaelisstraße Hamburg, Hamburg 20459 +49 (0)40 3005 1300 (Information für Touristen) |
This church has an interesting history. The former Cemetery Chapel was built in 1600 and extended six years later. It was the first St. Michaelis church, the large and popular later version of which is located across the street from it today - commonly known as "Michel". The brick church which can be seen today was not built until the 1950s, however. It was put on the foundations of the Baroque style predecessor of 1757, which was destroyed during the Second World War. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Berlin's Pantheon |
Bebelplatz Berlin, Berlin 10117 +49 (0)30 203 4810 http://www.hedwigs-kathedrale.... |
Berlin boasts a total of four cathedrals—three protestant cathedrals and the catholic St.Hedwig´s Cathedral on Bebelplatz, State Opera House and diagonally opposite Humboldt University. St. Hedwig's Cathedral, with its eye-catching copper-green dome, was based upon the design of the Roman Pantheon. Destroyed during World War II, it was completely rebuilt between 1952 and 1963. The building is dedicated to wartime Bishop Bernhard Lichtenberg, who spoke out against the Nazi regime and paid for it with his life. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Gothic brick building with an Arp-Schnittger organ |
Jakobikirchhof 22 Hamburg, Hamburg 20095 +49 (0)40 3005 1300 (Information für Touristen) http://www.jacobus.de jinfo@jacobus.de |
The first mention of a church at this location can be traced back to 1255. The Gothic brick building on this site was built in the 13th and 14th centuries, but has constantly been changed and enlarged throughout the years. In 1944 a bomb hit the church's steeple and destroyed the dome. Luckily, most of the valuable interior was saved and from 1951-1953 the Protestant church was restored to its former glory and given a new steeple-top. The inside of the church is unimposing despite its decorative and valuable decor. There are three altars dating from the 15th and 16th centuries. A real treasure is the remarkable organ, built by Arp Schnittger in the late 17th century. Even Johann Sebastian Bach played it, and it was carefully renovated after the Second World War. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Place for meditation |
Sendlinger Straße 26 Innenstadt München, Bayern 80331 |
This quiet and unassuming church which was built by the Cosmas brothers in the 18th century, has an entrance that is framed by foundations of raw rock. Once you enter you may be surprised, for the interior is exquisite. The walls are red stucco and marble which is one reason that this church is regarded as a foremost example of German late-Baroque architecture. It had to be rebuilt after the Second World War. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Catholic church in the red-light district |
Große Freiheit 43 Hamburg, Hamburg 22767 +49 (0)40 31 4919 |
There is a Catholic church in the middle of the red-light district on Große Freiheit. It looks a bit out of place here in Protestant Hamburg, but it was actually built on Altona land, where there used to be freedom of belief. The streetname Große Freiheit (big freedom) still refers to this law. The frontage of the brick-building is decorated with baroque sandstone ornaments and a portal with figures of the Joseph and Jesus Christ. On top of the gable there is a cross with an angel on either side. The church was built by Melchior Tatz of Austria in 1718-1723. During World War II it was heavily damaged, but has been rebuilt in the fashion of the baroque style. Today, it mainly serves the Polish community. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Right next to the harbour |
Katharinen-Kirchhof (Bürgerhaus) Hamburg, Hamburg 20457 +49 (0)40 3005 1300 (Information für Touristen) http://www.st-katharinen.de gemeinde@st-katharinen.de |
First mentioned in 1250, this church is located right next to the harbour and sustained heavy damage during World War II. From 1350-1425, it was built as a Gothic basilica and its Baroque steeple - still there today - was added in the 17th century. The silhouette of this copper-plated feature is a landmark within the cityscape. Legend has it that St. Katharina's golden crown was part of the pirate Klaus Störtebecker's loot. The inside of the church is the home of many pieces of art from various periods. Be sure to catch a glimpse of the 14th century crucifix and the statue of the church's patron which dates from the same time. The main altar and the pulpit are more modern. They were built at the end of the 1950s. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Goethe's baptism place |
Zeil 131 City Frankfurt am Main, HES 60313 +49 69 28 3778 http://www.katharinenkirche.de/ |
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe was baptised at this simple church in downtown Frankfurt. The baroque church was built in 1678-81 on the remains of what used to be a monastery. It was completely destroyed and rebuilt shortly after the War, although the splendid interior decor could not be restored. The outside of the building is now all that is left of this great church. Today, the church works to support the homeless, who come here for shelter and a warm meal. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Monumental frescos |
Ludwigstraße 20 Maxvorstadt München, Bayern 80539 |
St Ludwig's Church was built in the New Roman Byzantine style and boasts of monumental wall paintings. Located opposite the Theatinerkirche St. Kajetan, St Ludwig's towers high over Schellingstrasse. The interior, with frescos by Peter von Cornelius, exudes a peaceful, romantic atmosphere. The fresco 'Das jüngste Gericht', a copy of Michelangelo's 'Jüngstes Gericht' in Rome, is one of the largest frescos ever painted. St.Ludwig's was built in 1829-44 by Friedrich Gärtner and acted as both the university and parish church. It was built at the request of King Ludwig I, who wished a church to be built on the newly constructed Ludwigstraße. The church was heavily damaged during the War, and repair work took until 1958 to complete. Nowadays, St Ludwig's basks in all its splendor. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The Catholic cathedral |
Danziger Straße Hamburg 20099 +49 (0)40 3005 1300 (Information für Touristen) |
This church is located in the lively St. Georg neighborhood. The cathedral has two great spires which make it easy to identify. It was the first Catholic place of worship to be built in Hamburg after the Reformation. The architectural style is neo-roman. Since 1993, the cathedral has been known as the Mariendom. It is the residence of the bishop for Hamburg's, Silesia-Holstein and Mecklenburg's bishop. The original Mariendom was torn down in 1806 after it was found to be unsafe. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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On the site of a former Roman temple |
Kasinostraße 6 Köln, NRW 50676 +49 221 214 615 |
The church of St Maria im Kapitol, one of Cologne's Romanesque churches, was built on the site of a former Roman temple - the origin of its name. When the Romans founded their settlement Colonia by the Rhein, they built a temple which inspired the unusual architecture of the later church. In the mid-11th century, Abbess Ida constructed one of the most prominent early Romanesque church buildings on the site of the temple. Until the west tower collapsed in 1637, this was where the city's warning bell was rung. The tower was not reconstructed after the war. Among the church's treasures are the superbly-carved wooden doors, dating from around 1060. The plague crucifix from the year 1304 hangs in a side-chapel. This crucifix was thought to have miraculous properties during the times when Cologne was besieged by the Black Death. This church is venue for the summer event Romanesque Night (Romanische Nacht). To be recommended!! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Largest Renaissance church north of the Alps |
Neuhauser Straße München, Bayern 80331 +49 89 2317060 |
One of the most significant Renaissance churches north of the Alps, St. Michael's was originally built for the Jesuits. The inside is lavishly decorated and home to the second largest free-standing vaults in the world. There is an interesting answer as to why the church does not have a tower: when the first tower was destroyed while being built, Duke William V took it as a bad omen and built a much larger church, but without a tower. In the so-called 'royal vault', visitors will come across the resting place of 40 members of the Wittelsbacher royal family. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The city's main landmark |
Englische Planke 1a Hamburg, Hamburg 20459 +49 (0)40 37 6780 http://www.st-michaelis.de info@st-michaelis.de |
One of the city's major landmarks, the Lutheran church of St. Michealis was originally built in the early 17th century. Destroyed by lightening in 1661, it was replaced by a baroque building in 1786. In 1906 the church was again destroyed by fire but was immediately rebuilt true to the original. In later years however, it sustained irreparable damage in the two world wars. The tower offers marvelous views of the city and still plays host to a 300-year-old tradition, whereby a trumpet player plays a hymn facing north, then south, then east and west. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Soot-black steeple - a reminder of WW2 |
Hopfenmarkt Hamburg, Hamburg 20149 +49 (0)40 3005 1300 (Information für Touristen) |
Nikolaikirche steeple is caked in black soot and reaches towards the heavens. The gothic style church was built in the 19th century and fell victim to bomb raids during World War II. Only the steeple and some ruins were left standing in order to serve as a memorial to 'the victims of persecution in the Third Reich'. A black and white version of Oskar Kokoschka's mosaic 'Ecce homines' ('And such is man') can be found inside the ruins. The colourful original can be admired in the modern St. Nikolai church (built 1960-1962), which also has a huge steeple and is situated at Klosterstern. The mosaic forms the centre of the asymmetric altar hall. Remnants of the old church were incorporated into the baptism altar. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Home of the first German parliament |
Paulsplatz Frankfurt am Main, HES 60311 +49 69 28 1098 |
Paulskirche (St. Paul's Church) became famous not as a church, but as a meeting place. Built to replace the Barfüßerkirche (Church of the Barefooted), it was opened in 1833. The first freely-elected German parliament sat here in 1848; it met 99 times and passed 59 articles which are still part of the German constitution today. Destroyed in an air-raid in 1944, the church was rebuilt in 1947/48 as a memorial to the horrors of war. The simple hall is now a venue for important events such as the annual German Peace Prize ceremony and the City of Frankfurt's Goethepreis awards. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Church on the main shopping street |
Mönckebergstraße / Bergstraße Hamburg, Hamburg 20095 +49 (0)40 3005 1300 (Information für Touristen) petri@hauptkirchen.de |
First mentioned as a market church in the 12th century, St. Petri is now located in the city's main shopping area, the Mönckebergstraße. The church's foundations were rebuilt in the 14th and 15th centuries. After the fire in 1842, the central part had to be completely rebuilt according to the medieval model made out of brick. World War II did not cause any significant damage. The steeple and the stepped roof are particularly notable, and the western doors have a lovely lion's head as a doorknocker, dating from 1342. It is one of the city's oldest works of art. The church interior is all white, and has more than its fair share of valuables. The paintings, windows and figurines date from various centuries and there are altars from 1500 to the twentieth century. The winged altar, which once stood here, was built by Master Bertram in 1379-83 and can now be admired at the Art Gallery. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Colossal yet plain |
Mariannenplatz Berlin, Berlin 10997 +49 (0)30 612 3722 (Gemeindebüro) http://www.stthomas-berlin.de/ St.Thomas-Berlin@gmx.de |
When this late-classicist period building was completed in 1869, the protestant community of St.Thomas was one of the world's largest Christian communities with over 150,000 members. Today, the community consists of just 2,000. The church was constructed in the form of a Latin cross, with a 56 metre-high dome and two imposing towers. The interior, however, is relatively plain and barely worthy of mention if it were not for one particular detail—The "Shroud of Kreuzberg", which was created by the community's children and adults in 1989. The legendary riots which take place near here on 1st May every year are also depicted. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Steffen Kahl |
Magnificent baroque church |
Theatinerstraße 22 München, Bayern 80333 +49 89 210 6960 http://www.theatinerkirche.de info@theatinerkirche.de |
The visitor can thank Henriette Adelaide of Savoy, wife of Elector Ferdinand Maria, for the construction of this church, which she was promised in return for the birth of a male successor. By 1662, the deed was done. Construction of the church was supervised by architect Zucalli and provost Spinelli who devised the magnificent baroque dome. The building is dominated by conical towers with bulging spiral roofs; in 1768, the facade was remodelled in the rococo style by François Cuvilliés the Elder. Faisenberg's carved wooden pulpit is the most striking feature in the pale stone interior. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: E Shane Morrison |
 Photo: Marisa Epprecht |
 Photo: Denis McLaughlin |
Divine influence |
Pacellistraße 6 Innenstadt München, Bayern 80333 +49 89 290 0820 |
There is quite a story to the events that led to the building of the Dreifaltigkeitskirche. During the War of the Spanish Succession, a local girl had a vision that Munich would only be spared if a church were built. For a while the warning went unheeded, but when the city was threatened in 1704, influential citizens decided to follow the girl's divine judgement. The foundation stone was laid in 1711 and the task entrusted to architects Viscardi, Ettenhofer and Zuccalli. The convex late-baroque facade, bearing a mixture of Italian and Bavarian influences, is particularly noteworthy. Works by several noted artists can be found inside, such as the fresco on the ceiling by Cosmas Asam. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: davidonflickr |
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