With right conditions the cross on top of the church reflects off the top of the tower. The church…read moreis free to enter. This the famous "Pope's Revenge" church because the cross reflects off the tower.

The Marienkirche is one of the oldest churches in Berlin and well worth a visit if you're visiting…read morethe city! The exact date of the construction of the church is unknown, but the church is presumed to have been built in the 13th century. The church was Catholic, but was converted to a Lutheran Protestant church during the Protestant Reformation. Within the church is the Totendanz ("Dance of Death") - a wall painting in the vestibule that was created at the end of the 15th century to commemorate the plague of 1484, which shows Death inviting people of all classes of society to dance. The wall painting was covered by whitewash but rediscovered in 1860. The wall painting is currently being restored. The church is beautiful and free to enter (although donations for the restoration of the church and the wall painting are encouraged) - a must see if you're exploring Berlin or interested in European history or cathedrals.

Managed to run to Mass on a bitterly cold January Saturday night. Really enjoyed the service (in…read moreGerman of course) -- but still beautiful to a visitor from America. Architecture is post-war modern, but the dome is very Roman in influence. Beautiful church. We were staying at the Ritz-Carlton and this church -- the Cathedral of the Archbishop -- was quite convenient and welcoming. Loved the history in the entry hallway. Would love more plaques in English (of course).

This is a small church located in the Tiergarten area of the city right amidst the Kulturforum…read moremuseums. Admission is free 11-6pm daily though closed Mondays, and you could probably spend 10-15 minutes here as the inside is pretty modest in size and decoration compared to the other attractions nearby. This church location is the main office of an art and culture foundation by the same name which promotes dialogue between the church and the arts. Although the exterior looks fairly traditional in an Italian Romanesque style, the inside is actually quite updated and reminds me of the 20th century minimalist designs. Inside, the main sanctuary consists of two floors, with floor to ceiling columns, and a gallery level with plenty of windows to let sunlight in. There are rotating modern art displays that change every few months, sometimes hanging from the ceiling, hung on the walls, or laid over the floor. A good reminder that secular and sacred can mix and coexist in contemporary society.