Gendarmenmarkt
미테
square in Berlin, Germany
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to Gendarmenmarkt, widely considered to be the most beautiful square in Berlin, and perhaps in all of Europe. This ensemble of three magnificent buildings—the German Cathedral, the French Cathedral, and the Konzerthaus—is…
Listen in the app2The French Cathedral and the Huguenot Legacy
On the northern side of the square stands the French Cathedral, or the Franzoesischer Dom. Interestingly, this building is not actually a cathedral in the traditional sense; the word 'Dom' in German refers to the massive domes…
Listen in the app3The German Cathedral and Parliamentary History
Directly opposite the French Cathedral is its twin, the German Cathedral or Deutscher Dom. Originally built in seventeen o-eight as a Lutheran church, it underwent the same 'Gontard transformation' in the seventeen eighties to…
Listen in the app4The Konzerthaus: Schinkel's Masterpiece
Standing between the two cathedrals is the Konzerthaus Berlin, the crowning achievement of the architect Karl Friedrich Schinkel. Completed in eighteen twenty-one, it replaced the previous National Theater that had burned down. …
Listen in the app5The Schiller Monument: The Poet of Freedom
In the center of the square, directly in front of the Konzerthaus steps, stands the Schiller Monument. This white marble sculpture, created by Reinhold Begas in eighteen seventy-one, honors Friedrich Schiller, the 'Poet of…
Listen in the app6A Square for All Seasons: Markets and Music
Gendarmenmarkt is a space that transforms dramatically with the seasons. In the summer, it becomes an open-air concert hall for the 'Classic Open Air' festival, where the square is filled with thousands of people listening to…
Listen in the app7Culinary Tradition and the Neighborhood
The streets surrounding Gendarmenmarkt are home to some of Berlin’s most historic and prestigious culinary institutions. On the southern side, you will find the 'Augustiner am Gendarmenmarkt,' a popular Bavarian restaurant where…
Listen in the app8Closing
As we conclude our tour of Gendarmenmarkt, take one last look around this perfectly balanced square. We have seen how it was born from a humble market and transformed into a stage for Prussian kings, a refuge for Huguenots, and a…
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What is Gendarmenmarkt?
Gendarmenmarkt is a place in 미테 with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 미테 |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 52.5136, 13.3928 |
| Last updated |
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