Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church

Kaiser Wilhelm Gedachtniskirche, Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church, Gedächtniskirche
Germany, Berlin
Rating 6.0
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Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church

Kaiser Wilhelm Gedachtniskirche, Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church, Gedächtniskirche
Germany, Berlin
The small Protestant church Gedechtniskirche was built at the end of the 19th century and is dedicated to Emperor Wilhelm, the first Kaiser of the united German Empire. During the bombing of Berlin in 1943, it was almost completely destroyed. After the war, the city authorities decided not to rebuild the church. Shortly after that, it was mothballed and left in this form as a warning monument. In 1961, next to the ruins, according to the project of E. Eiermann, a memorial complex was built from two ultra-modern buildings - a 100-meter bell tower and a New octagonal church. Together with the ruins of the old church, they create an integral architectural ensemble dedicated to the Second World War. In 1987, the Memorial Hall was opened in the restored vestibule of the old church, with mosaics and reliefs preserved there, as well as exhibits and photographs telling about the history of the Kaiser Wilhelm Church.

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All reviews (1)
Traveled 6 years ago
Rating 6
This church was destined to become a memorial of destruction and creation. When the authorities tried to rebuild the church, thousands of people protested. It was decided to leave the ruins of the 68-meter tower as a reminder of the past. Inside the church, frescoes have been preserved, reminiscent of the once rich decoration, and the steps to the second floor have been partially restored. The place is small and admission is free. It's worth stopping by to light a candle or buy something in the small souvenir shop inside.
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