Sacred site · 1708 (rebuilt 1996)

Deutscher Dom

52.5127° N · 13.3925° E|Berlin, Germany

Originally built in 1708, the German Cathedral was completely destroyed by fire during World War II. The cathedral was rebuilt and reopened in 1996 as a museum of German history.

The Deutscher Dom (German Cathedral) is one of two former churches on the Gendarmenmarkt in Berlin, Germany.

History

Designed by architect Martin Grünberg, the main body of the church was built in 1708 by Giovanni Simonetti. In 1785, Carl von Gontard modified the church and added the domed tower.

The cathedral was completely destroyed by fire in 1945, during World War II. Following German reunification, the cathedral was rebuilt (1993) and reopened (1996) as a museum of German political history.

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1708 CEDesigned by architect Martin Grünberg, the main body of the church w

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1785 CEIn 1785, Carl von Gontard modified the church and added the domed to

In 1785, Carl von Gontard modified the church and added the domed tower.

What to see

Located at the southern end of the Gendarmenmarkt, the Baroque-style church consists of a pentagonal structure with a classical portico, topped with a tall dome. Inside, the first three floors document the rise of democracy in Germany since the 1800s. An English audio guide is provided. The fourth and fifth floors host temporary exhibitions (with no audio guide).

Highlights from Sacred Destinations

Explore the site

Located at the southern end of the Gendarmenmarkt, the Baroque-style church consists of a pentagonal structure with a classical portico, topped with a tall dome.

Highlights from Sacred Destinations

Look more closely

Inside, the first three floors document the rise of democracy in Germany since the 1800s.

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Location

Where on earth

52.5127° N · 13.3925° EBerlin, Germany

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