Berlin is the capital of Germany and a stunningly beautiful city with a rich history dating back centuries. It is here that the Museum Island is located, on which most of the local attractions are located. And among them is the notorious Berlin Cathedral.
History
First of all, I would like to note that it was built as a response to the Catholic Cathedral of St. Peter, which is located, as you know, in Rome. The idea was to make the Berlin Cathedral the largest and most stunningly beautiful religious building in the world. To some extent, this goal has been achieved. Today, this building is a component of the cultural values of mankind. And if we talk about the building, then it can be safely called a real gem of construction and architectural art.
Architectural features
In general, there is an assumption that the Protestant religion is the embodiment of modesty and simplicity. Moreover, these principles apply toall. However, if you look at the sights of Berlin on the map, the first thing that catches your eye is the cathedral. This large-scale splendor seems to destroy all existing ideas about Protestantism. The building looks incredibly impressive and luxurious. The style in which it is built is pseudo-Renaissance. The dome of the cathedral reaches 85 meters in height! Looking at this building, you involuntarily feel a certain admiration for such a large-scale beauty. There is even a platform under the dome from where you can admire panoramic views of the capital. 270 steps must be climbed to get to the very top. There are chapels on both sides of the central dome. The facade of the building is decorated with various sculptures, columns, arches and stucco. Together, all this creates a large-scale and majestic spectacle.
Indoor luxury
Of course, outside the cathedral, or, as it is also called, Berliner Dom, looks impressive. However, there is nothing inside that could "put pressure" on visitors. The building has a very special, light atmosphere. Inside it is very spacious, light and beautiful - the skillful stained-glass windows that adorn the walls attract the eye. The characters that are depicted on them seem to be alive. By the way, the author of these stained-glass windows is Anton von Werner. Special attention should be paid to the ancient altar made of marble. It was created back in 1850 by Frederick August Stuller. And sermons are read at the pulpit, which can safely be called a real work of art, because it is unlikelywhere you can see such a unique and perfect woodcarving. Also inside there is an organ created by William Sauer himself. Its dimensions are striking, just like its unique style.
Ancient tomb
Speaking about the Berlin Cathedral, it should be noted that it is also a tomb where about a hundred representatives of the noble Hohenzollern dynasty, including Frederick the First and his wife Sophia, are buried. Absolute silence always reigns inside the cathedral. Visitors involuntarily forget that behind the gates there is a noisy street, the sun is shining and people are walking. After visiting this place, an unusual and indescribable feeling of a certain sublimity and spirituality remains for a long time.
Interesting facts
It should be noted that the Berlin Cathedral in the truest sense of the word never was. After all, the bishop of the Catholic Church has never been to the capital. Only in 1930 a Catholic diocese was created in Berlin (the Holy See contributed to this), but at that time the cathedral was already a Protestant church. You should also know that in 1945 a bomb hit the dome. However, they did not even think about demolishing the building - for about half a century it was as if decapitated. Not so long ago, in the 1990s, it was reconstructed, because the cathedral was really badly damaged. On June 6, 1993, the grand opening took place. And right in front of the building is the Park of Desires with a fountain. This place was regularly changed, but in 1999 it became the way it can be seen today. Many visitors wantvisit the Museum Island and directly the Berlin Cathedral. The address where this attraction is located: Am Lustgarten, 10178.
German cultural heritage
Looking at the sights of Berlin on the map, one cannot fail to say a few words about other interesting places, of which there are many. For example, the Reichstag building. This place remembers all the victories that the Germans celebrated, all the defeats they mourned, all the prominent leaders and chancellors. And what about the Berlin Wall, which is a symbol of the unity of the whole country? What about Charlottenburg Castle, built back in the 17th century?
There is something to see in the capital. There are not only museums and architectural monuments, but also many modern sights. These include one of the most extravagant museums in the world, which was opened in 1996 - the Museum of Erotica Beate Uze. Many curious tourists want to get here, and this is possible for them, there is only one restriction - a person must be of legal age.
