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.

Beautiful and the biggest church in Berlin located on the museum island. It is very massive both…read moreoutside and inside...you have to pay for entrance and you can climb to the top to see 360 degree view of Berlin, worth it but it's 267 steps each way..no bathroom so go before climbing. Somehow I was there and there was a mass in German an I stayed 1/2 way and it was lovely. I'm not a church person but do appreciate the service. The building, the decor, the history itself is worth to check it out for sure. There are plenty of crypts within the church so you can check them outs along with shop and café upon exiting.

This domed cathedral is the largest in Germany and as we see it today is one of many versions of…read morethis place of worship starting from the mid-15th century. Commissioned by Wilhelm II in 1888 the cathedral broke ground in 1894 over same location as a prior church building demolished the prior year to make room for this new and improved iteration. The design of this monumental structure incorporates details from Italian Renaissance and Baroque styles, notably ornamental mosaics, gold features and trimmings, and the layout of the building with its soaring dome and nave. Construction was completed in 1905, but after major damages during WWII was restored starting 1975 and only completed in 1993. Today it serves as functioning church parish for a German Protestant denomination. Visitors can access the following areas in the building: Preaching Church, Baptismal and Marriage Chapel and Panoramic View via 270 stairs. The crypt below the cathedral is a main attraction though closed for renovation until the end of 2025 or early 2026. Regular musical concerts are held here and programming can be found on their website. Normal visiting hours are Mon-Fri: 9am-6pm, Sat: 9am-5pm and Sun: 12-5pm. Check in advance for holiday hours. Tickets are €10 for adults, €7 with the Berlin Welcome Card, €7.50 reduced (students, disabled, see their website for full list). A single adult can bring up to 3 children in the ticket price. Prices go toward church upkeep which their website lists as €15K per day. Purchases can be made in person or line by credit card only, cash not accepted. Tickets for concerts can be booked at the box office without fee, or by phone or email with fee to mail the tickets.

Nice. Quiet place to visit. Maybe not officially open, but the main cathedral is accessible. Due to…read morea many-month long yelp system bug and no response from so-called 'support', it's necessary to leave an english language review so the other deutsch reviews are visible to those that use yelp not in deutsch... so, here is a review. It was cold, unheated. Mostly paint peeling off interior. Beautiful arches, if you like that sort of thing. The interior seems like it was in disrepair for a long time, while the exterior - now, looks in good condition. Maybe someone carries a ladder in and out, while sitting. Takes a measurement. Otherwise silent, and very large on the inside. I don't believe there will ever be a cure for catholocism; at least the spaces left behind by the structural monstrocities can be put to good use as gardening and gathering spaces, and to meet the needs of the community / people. Whatever romantic and shamanistic faith the people must have done before, is totally gone, and this ever-present reminder of it's demise remains im corpus. sunday from 12 to 16, there is a notice that the tower door is open for observation.

The American Church in Berlin has its roots in the work of the German-American American Methodist…read moreEpiscopal (ME) missionary preacher Ludwig Nippert. He began worship in English in the large hall of his apartment in Klosterstrasse in January 1859. Worship moved to a purpose built chapel in Junkerstrasse in 1880, and in 1903 a permanent church was erected in Nollendorfplatz. This was closed (and the pastor asked to leave Germany) in 1941 and the building was destroyed during an air-raid in 1943. The post war history saw the church split into a more distinctly Lutheran church in 1955, which reassumed the ecumenical and non-denominational mantle of the American Church in 1987. Worship moved to current building in 2002 which was purchased as a permanent home in 2007. The Church engages in a wide range of community outreach. There is a more traditional Sunday morning service at 11am with a more informal Gospel service in the afternoon. I've been attending on my visits to Berlin for around 7 years and found it friendly and welcoming.

American Church is one of the gorgeous buildings in the Bülowkiez, it hard to miss. The…read morecongregation can trace back to the 19th century, its original Church was built in Nollendorfplatz, later was destroyed by bombing in 1944. But the congregation continued their in others churches in South Berlin. Till 2002, it moved to the current location in Dennewitzplatz. Although the church is closed most of the time, its architecture style is still quite charming, it attracts many visitors. Next to the church is one of the most popular park - Park am Gleisdreieck, great to have a walk there.

This was an amazing place to visit. We did not pay for the guided tour, but we did walk around and…read moreinside the church to see the amazing architecture, including what was destroyed in war and rebuilt. It was very interesting to see the lasting cracks and damage. The inside of the church has information about the church's history that you can read at your own pace for free. We also visited the chapel, which was beautiful.

While we were in Germany for the Berlin Marathon we had a chance to explore and visit the Kaiser…read moreWilhelm Memorial Church. It's over 100 years old and was badly damaged during the WW2 allied bombings. Amazing that it's still standing and is a reminder of such a terrible time in history. There is a newer more modern looking addition that is actively used and we viewed a listing of events and times to attend. We didn't have a chance to do these as we were on a tour with a quick stop here. Just from the outside you can view the remnants of the church, some sculptures, art pieces, and information. Some of the original church was rebuilt and restored and it's a beautiful piece of architecture. Definitely worth a visit if you're a history buff.

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).

My favorite museum on the island. It has the famous gates that are a must see. It sold out for…read morethe day and there was a line at opening so get your tickets ahead online and put them in your smartphone wallet. They have a nice cafe with some good cakes and pastries. I recommend packing a picnic since the food options are limited in the area.

This is the most popular museum on the island, but I was not bowled over considering the wait. BIG…read moreHINT reserve your ticket time slot ahead of time. Even if you buy a multi-pass you still have to reserve a time of visit. The big appeal is the Roman entryway/Courtyard and castle facade. Sometimes you have to see for yourself what all the hype is about. One of the wings is closed and some of the Greek sculptures are on display at a separate building.