Berlin is the capital of Germany and amazingBeauty is a city with a rich history, which is estimated in centuries. It is here that there is the Museum Island, where most of the local attractions are located. And among them - the notorious Berlin Cathedral.
History
First of all I would like to note that hisbuilt as an answer 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 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 humanity. And if we talk about the building, then it can be safely called a real pearl of construction and architectural art.
Architectural features
In general, there is an assumption thatProtestant religion is the embodiment of modesty and simplicity. And these principles apply to everything. However, if you look at the sights of Berlin on the map, the cathedral is the first thing to see. This scale magnificence as if destroys 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 structure, one involuntarily feels a certain admiration for such a large-scale beauty. Under the dome there is even a platform from where you can admire the panoramic views of the capital. 270 steps are required to go to the top. On both sides of the central dome are chapels. The facade of the building is decorated with various sculptures, columns, arches and stucco. In the aggregate, all this creates a large-scale and magnificent spectacle.
Inner luxury
Of course, outside the cathedral, or, as it stillcalled, Berliner Dom, looks impressive. However, inside there is nothing that could "put pressure" on visitors. The building has a very special, light atmosphere. Inside it is very spacious, light and beautiful - skillful stained glass windows, which adorn the walls, attract attention too. The characters that appear on them seem alive. By the way, the author of these stained glass windows is Anton von Werner. Separate attention should be noted the ancient altar made of marble. It was created in the distant 1850 by Frederick Augustus Stuller. And the sermons are read in the pulpit, which can be called a real work of art, because one can hardly see such a unique and perfect woodcarving. Also inside there is an organ created by William Sauer. Its dimensions are amazing, just like the unique style.
Old tomb
Speaking about the Berlin Cathedral, shouldnote that he is also the tomb where about a hundred representatives of the noble Hohenzollern dynasty, including Frederick the First and his wife Sophia, rest. Absolute silence always reigns inside the cathedral. Visitors involuntarily forget that behind the gate there is a noisy street, the sun is shining and people are walking. After visiting this place, an extraordinary and indescribable feeling of a certain elevation and spirituality remains for a long time.
Interesting Facts
It should be noted that the Berlin Cathedral in directsense of the word such never was. Indeed, the bishop of the Catholic Church did not appear in the capital. Only in 1930 a catholic diocese was established in Berlin (the Holy See contributed to this), but at that time the council was already a Protestant church. You should also know that in 1945 a bomb hit the dome. However, the building was not even thought to demolish - for about half a century it was as if it had been decapitated. Not so long ago, in the 1990s, it was reconstructed, because the cathedral was really badly damaged. June 6, 1993 the grand opening. And right in front of the building there is a Park of Desires with a fountain. This place regularly underwent changes, but in 1999 it became as it can be seen today. Many visitors want to visit the Museum Island and directly the Berlin Cathedral. The address at which this landmark is located: Am Lustgarten, 10178.
Cultural heritage of Germany
Considering the sights of Berlin onmap, one can not say a few words about other interesting places, which are quite a few. For example, the Reichstag building. This place remembers all the victories that the Germans celebrated, all the defeats mourned by them, all the prominent leaders and chancellors. And the Berlin Wall, which is a symbol of the unity of the whole country? And the castle Charlottenburg, built in the distant XVII century?
In the capital there is something to see.There are not only museums and architectural monuments, but also many modern attractions. These include one of the most extravagant museums in the world, which was opened in 1996 - the erotic museum Beate Uze. Many curious tourists want to get here, and this is given to them possible, there is only one restriction - a person must be an adult.
