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Probably the most beautiful and elegant square in Berlin is Gendarmenmarkt. Created at the end of the 17th century, most of the buildings were destroyed in World War II, but have since been restored to their former glory.
The main buildings on the square are the twin churches of Deutscher Dom (German Cathedral) & Franzosischer Dom (French Cathedral), and the Konzerthaus, which create a lovely architectural trio.
Visit Deutscher Dom to learn all about democracy in Germany, or go inside Franzosischer Dom to find out about the French Huguenots who were expelled from France in 1685 and fled to Berlin. The Konzerthaus is a stunning concert house that replaced the former National Theatre originally built here, but destroyed in the war. It is the home of the Berlin Symphony Orchestra.
At least take the time to visit the beautiful square and perhaps relax for a while at one of the surrounding cafes or restaurants. Leave a Comment
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 Schauspielhaus by diocletianvs
The Schauspielhaus was built by Schinkel in 1817 in the middle of Gendarmenmarkt in a Neoclassical style with broad steps leading to the main entrance and defining the square. The building was reopened in 1984 after a careful reconstruction from the severe damages done by the Russian army at the end of the WWII when they were trying to root out SS troops who had dug in here.
On Christmas 1989 the Schauspielhaus (now called the Berlin Concert House) was the place where Leonard Bernstein conducted a performance of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony to celebrate the unification of Germany. A monument to Friedrich Schiller, the author of words for the final Ode of Joy in the Ninth Symphony stands in front of the Schauspielhaus in the central position on Gendarmenmarkt. Leave a Comment
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 Gendarmenmarkt by diocletianvs
Originally the square was built for the Gendarme regiment, but when Friedrich the Great came with an idea to add some monumental squares and buildings in Berlin the Gendarmenmarkt was transformed into a monumental square. Flanked by two almost identical churches the idea was to create something after Piazza del Popolo in Rome. The French church on the northern part of the square was originally built for Berlin's Hugenot community at the beginning of 18th century. There is a small Hugenot museum in the base of the tower. The tower itself can be visited to see some higher views of the square. The German Church on the southern end of the square now houses the exhibition about the German parliament. Leave a Comment Directions: U-Bahn: Stadtmitte
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 one of the Doms ... by jenniferchin
The Französischer Dom, ther older of the 2 doms, contains a Huguenot museum, a restaurant on the top floor and a viewing platform.
The Deutscher Dom or German Cathedral is the most southern building at the Gendarmenmarkt. has a museum with exhibits on German history. Leave a Comment Directions: U-Bahn: Stadtmitte
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 Gendarmenmarkt by GerremLeave a Comment Directions: U-Bahn: Stadtmitte
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 German cathedral by magor65
The French cathedral was built at the beginning of the 18th century for the Huguenot community. The German cathedral comes from the same time. They do look very similar, both in general design and details. ( I can say so on the basis of pictures, because at the time of our visit the French cathedral was wrapped for renovation.) Now they both have been turned into museums. One hundred years later the National Theatre was built next to them but it was soon destroyed by the fire. It was replaced by the Konzerthaus designed by K.F. Schinkel.
In the centre of the Square there is a statue of Friedrich Schiller - a famous poet. Leave a Comment Directions: U-Bahn: Stadtmitte
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A beautiful square in what was east Berlin containing the Konzerthaus and Franzoesischer Dom in true Prussian imperialist style!
The concert hall was destroyed during the Second World War but completely restored in the '80s, although the original building had a stage and auditorium.
It's a nice place to sit with a cold drink on a warm day and people-watch :) Leave a Comment Directions: U-Bahn: Stadtmitte
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 Gendarmenmarkt by chancayLeave a Comment
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