Kaiser-Wilhelm Memorial Church - Berlin - details and images
Kaiser-Wilhelm Memorial Church is one of the most prominent sights in Berlin. Damaged tower is a symbol of Berlin's power to recover after war and a constant reminder of the destruction caused by this war. Breitscheidplatz Church is located in the center of West Berlin. It is still the commercial center of Berlin Street Shopping Center near Ku'Damm and Europe.
Built between 1891 and 1895 by Kaiser Wilhelm II, the church was a symbol of Prussian unity and a sign of respect for his grandfather Kaiser Wilhelm I. The neo-Romanesque structure was designed by German architect Franz Schwechten. The building was decorated excessive compared with other Protestant churches. It was decorated with a large mosaic depicting the history of Prussia.
During the night of November 18, 1943 the church burned to the ground after being hit by a bomb allies and only one tower that was damaged and he was left standing. A strong opposition Berliners saved the structure from demolition in 1950, when he also became known as the "rotten tooth". In 1961 a new octagonal church designed by Egon Eiermann was built next to the existing tower. The new church is a reinforced concrete structure with a facade of blue glass. A bell-shaped freestanding hexagonal nave was built on the site of the former church. A third smaller building with a rectangular shape is also part of the new complex.
The damaged tower that remained standing after the bombing there is a memorial hall. There are exhibits that bear witness to the history of the church but the church and other objects and photographs before and after bombardment. Some of the mosaics and frescoes have survived the bombings are also exhibited here.
Address:
Breitscheidplatz, 10789 Berlin (Charlottenburg)
Transportation:
U Kurfürstendamm, U + S Zoologischer Garten
Buses: M19, M29, M46, X9, X10, X34, 100, 109, 110, 145, 200, 204, 245
Schedule:
daily: 9.00 am - 7.00 pm
Price:
Free
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