Berlin - the capital of Germany and the stunning beauty of the town with rich history, which is calculated for centuries.It is here that there is the Museum Island, which is a large part of the local attractions.And among them - the infamous Berlin Cathedral.
history
The first thing I would like to note that it was built as a response to the Catholic Cathedral of St. Peter, who is, as you know, in Rome.The idea was such - to make the Berlin Cathedral, the biggest and the stunning religious building in the world.To some extent, this goal has been achieved.Today this building is part of the cultural values of humanity.And speaking of the building, it can be safely called a real gem stroitelskogo and architecture.
Architectural features
general, there is an assumption that the Protestant religion - is the embodiment of humility and simplicity.Moreover, these principles apply to all.However, if you see the sights of Berlin on the map, the first thing catches the eye is the cathedral.It's like a massive splendor destroys all existing notions of Protestantism.The building looks incredibly impressive and luxurious.The style in which it is built - a pseudo-Renaissance.Dome is 85 meters high!Looking at this building, involuntarily feel a certain reverence for the beauty of such a large scale.Under the dome there is even a playground, where you can enjoy panoramic views of the capital.270 steps you must go through to get to the top.On either side of the central dome of the chapel are located.The facade is decorated with various statues, columns, arches and moldings.Taken together, all this creates a massive and majestic spectacle.
Interior luxury
Of course, outside the cathedral, or, as it is called, Berliner Dom, looks impressive.However, inside there is nothing that would "put pressure" on the visitors.The building has a very special, light atmosphere.Inside it is very spacious, bright and beautiful - skilled stained glass that adorned the walls, and attract the eye.Characters who are depicted on them seem alive.Incidentally, the author of the stained glass - Anton von Werner.Special attention should be noted ancient altar, made of marble.It was created back in 1850 by Frederick Augustus Stullerom.A sermon read in the pulpit, which can be called a work of art, because it is unlikely where you can see such a unique and perfect wood carving.Also inside there is a body set up by William Sauer.Its dimensions are amazing, just like the unique style.
Ancient tomb
Speaking of Berlin Cathedral, it should be noted that it is also a tomb, where lie about a hundred representatives of noble Hohenzollern dynasty, including Friedrich and his first wife, Sofia.Inside the cathedral is always an absolute silence.Visitors can not help forget that the gate - noisy street, the sun is shining and people are enjoying themselves.After visiting this place for a long time remains extraordinary and indescribable feeling of some hills and spirituality.
Interesting facts
It should be noted that the Berlin Cathedral literally never been such.Indeed, in the capital never been a bishop of the Catholic Church.Only in 1930 in Berlin it was established Catholic Diocese (it has promoted the Holy See), but at that time the cathedral has been a Protestant church.You should also know that in 1945 the dome was bombed.However, the building did not even think to take down - about half a century, it was like a decapitated.Not so long ago, in the 1990s, it was reconstructed, because the cathedral is really badly hurt.June 6, 1993 the grand opening.And also just in front of the building is a park with a fountain of desires.This place is regularly changing, but in 1999 it became the way it can be seen today.Many visitors want to visit the Museum Island and Berlin Cathedral itself.Address to which is the attraction: Am Lustgarten, 10178.
Cultural Heritage Germany
Considering the sights of Berlin on the map, one can not say a few words about other interesting places, which is a lot.For example, the Reichstag building.This place remembers all the victories that the Germans celebrated, all the defeats, to mourn them, all the prominent leaders and chancellors.But the Berlin Wall, the symbol of the unity of the whole country?And the Charlottenburg Castle, built back in the XVII century?
In the capital there, what to see.Here there are not only museums and architectural monuments, and many modern attractions.These include a one of the most extravagant museums around the world, which was opened in 1996 - Beate Uhse Erotic Museum.This desire to get a lot of curious tourists, and that they have an opportunity, there is only one limitation - the person must be of legal age.
