The temple of the late 19th century, built in honor of the first Kaiser of the united German Empire, William I. The building was badly damaged by bombing, only a part of the western tower remained from it. In the 60s. near the tower erected a modern building. The new building was supposed to be a harmonious ensemble with the remains of the church. Inside it is a 4.6-meter figure of Christ.
Address:
Breitscheidplatz, Berlin
Phone:
+49 30 2185023
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01.12.23
Tony
Amazing war torn structure overlooking and surround by the beautiful Christmas market.
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04.11.23
Edward
Excellent way of preserving the history of one of Berlin's early churches. It was totally destroyed but the structure is still standing and been repurposed to hold the artifacts and historic documents detailing its history. Right next to it is t.. Read more »he new Church and well designed and sombre. A memorial to its past and the people of those days. We recommend a visit if you are into history and architecture. 👍👌👍👍👍
28.09.23
Çağla
It was amazing atmosphere. Old church is standing as memorial museum of war. I felt different emotions in the new church. Music and environment effect you very deeply. I did not see before like this modern church.
17.08.23
Matt
Important piece of history that also is a great place of remembrance. Lots of helpful information on display explaining its past and purpose. It is a sad but key reminder of the damage caused to so many cities and lives during the war. While there, v.. Read more »isit the unique octagonal church next door and if possible hear the organ being played.
07.08.23
Frannie
I love coming to this church, both the old bombed memorial church and the new one. Interesting to read through the history. They've recently added a memorial honoring the victims of the 2016 Christmas market terrorist attack.
03.08.23
BestByBoris
Beautiful church to visit. Very special because of it’s history.
And the ‘new’ part, with the blue windows, looked very cool and very progressive/futuristic for it’s time!!
I thought that part was relatively new, but it was fr.. Read more »om the ‘50/‘60!
You’re not allowed to make pictures of the shop apparently, I discovered 😖😆
17.07.23
Rodrigo
It’s a beautiful church that has tons of history.
It’s ceiling felt down during the war and it’s incredible to have a church as well as a memorial of it just in Berlin CBD.
Theres a construction site being conducted just next to it,.. Read more » but that doesn’t affect its beauty and relevance.
08.07.23
Persian
it is an impressive experience to visit this place and the fact that they keep it the after the incident (In World War II) makes it much more interesting to check it to check out I recommend everyone who comes to Berlin to at least once check out thi.. Read more »s place.
17.06.23
Loukas
A monument that impresses, as they did not proceed with repairs but chose to leave the signs of the destruction from the 2nd world war visible on the outside, so that the visitor can capture the horrors of the war. At night, the area becomes magical .. Read more »from the sounds of street musicians and the surrounding cafes!!
25.05.23
Alessandro
If you're interested in religious history, this place is perfect for you, along with other religious museum around Berlín. This place has so much history inside.
Just in from of it, there's another building, new in comparison to thi.. Read more »s one, that is so well cared. They stain glass and the pipe organ gives the place a special touch.
07.03.23
Kutay
A must-visit point. The interior design details are magical.
And also you should visit the new church right behind here. A great example of minimalist-modern architecture.
01.03.23
Kora
A must-see when visiting Berlin for those interested in history! The small museum inside details the history of the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church, including pictures and models of the site before and after the war. Admission is free, and all of the .. Read more »signs include English for those (like myself) who are still learning German.
17.02.23
Taco
The story of this church is very special. Build by the monarchy and destroyed in ww2. This is not a museum but a memorial. Impressive because of the visible destruction. I didn’t like the new blue building opposite of this church. But maybe tha.. Read more »t is a matter of taste.
22.11.22
Elisabeth
It is a protestant church located in the Charlottenburg district of Berlin. The church is known today as a symbol of West Berlin. It was built as a monument to German Emperor Wilhelm I. It was opened to the public with a great ceremony on September 1.. Read more », 1895. In November 1943, the Church was badly damaged during a bombardment and stands as it is.
18.09.22
Stuart
Recent visit to Berlin and of all the beautiful sights I saw and amazing places visited this one stands out. Left as a reminder of the horrors of war, it is beautiful in its ruined state. Referred to by locals as the Hollow Tooth. The ceiling is crac.. Read more »ked, the building shows all the damage of the bombs it, as well as the whole of Berlin had to endure. A serene and awe inspiring place. It costs nothing to visit but you can leave a donation and or buy something from the gift area.
29.08.22
Brian
August 2022 • Church that was damaged during WWII...really cool to see from the outside. The hours on Google Maps were incorrect for going inside, submitted for update.
30.07.22
Eric
What a historic gem. A tip would be to spend some time reading up on the historic past this structure has. Realizing when you look up and down the street in the surrounding blocks there isn't anything else left that survived the great war. Th.. Read more »e area is populous and vibrant but those scars and scorch marks are rare remembrances of the real impact of the destruction.
23.07.22
Daily
My favorite church in Berlin.
The most delicious restaurants in Berlin, are all located near this church.
This place has amazing view at night. Very clean, always nice music nearby. I would suggest this area for a night walks. At night, it's esp.. Read more »ecially beautiful, with amazing sunsets, beautiful sky. A lot of nice shops located around.
It's good for everything:
-making photos
-dining
-walking
-shopping
-best Hotels in Berlin
-chill
One of my favorite places in Berlin
03.03.22
Karen
What an iconic building in an amazing part of the city. It is so poignant to see the ruins of what was once a beautiful church and the very modern Bell Tower and church next to it. We were fortunate to hear the bells ringing and see it lit up at nigh.. Read more »t - this is a must see sight.
21.02.22
Venula
This is a peaceful church to visit. There are two parts of the church which are open to public at the moment. One part has over 22750 stained glass windows in both blue and a bit of red. This part of the church is octagonal in shape and has a predomi.. Read more »nant presence of a suspended figure of Jesus in crucifix form which is a contrasting bright bronze structure on a rich blue background. The image at first sight left me awestruck. There is also a Karl Schuke organ at place which is impressive. Then on the other side of the church, there is a part of the church which was used for weddings and funerals until 1943 when it was damaged severely in bombing. It was since then left as is and is not used for any ceremonies anymore. The tall figure of Jesus, some of the marble work on the walls, the tiled ceiling and floor with designs is impressive. The dome of the church starts damaged and you can actually see it from inside as well as outside. There are images from commencement of church till date pasted on one section of the church. There is also a tower on the outside which is currently under renovation. As a landmark, this church should definitely be visited.
25.12.21
Adam
Amazing church! Place which is amazing during the day but even more with lights during the night! Eventhough this church is not anywhere between top spots to visit in Berlin for me personally should belong there. Very worth to visit!
17.12.21
Neil
The main part of the church is currently being used as a covid test centre but is splendid from what you can see.
The rest of the site consists of a glass tower with no access and a glass church which is great inside. There is a magnificent altar and.. Read more » stained glass in the blue windows.
On the Sunday evening I went an organist was playing and lots of people sitting and contemplating their lives.
In the middle of Christkindl at the moment but well worth a visit
20.11.21
Valentina
A really interesting place. Full of history. Went on December and it had a Christmas market, beautiful.
13.11.21
Gabriel
The church is quite beautiful inside. I attended a concert by Swedish organ player Anna Von Hausswolff and it it was great. The organ sounds amazing. I strongly recommend it as an organ music venue. Besides that and the beautiful architecture I guess.. Read more » there's no much else to enjoy if you are not religious.
22.10.21
Russell
Interesting and thought-provoking memorial to the damage done by British bombing. There is a small galley inside the ruined tower, but it was closed when I was there as it had been turned int a Coronavirus test centre, The rebuilt modern church has.. Read more » a striking interior and a wonderful organ.
10.10.21
Neokognitivt
This a magical place. We come here several times a year.... Always as great, impressive and magical as ever...
24.09.21
Monica
Remain of the old church is super nice. The new one build around it is too modern to stand by the side of the old beauty.
20.09.21
Grace
The old church is beautiful and so is the inside of the modern addition with its stained glass panels and huge pipe organ. I attended a classical concert in this modern sanctuary and it featured the organ - very impressive.
DON'T VISIT ON SUNDA.. Read more »Y MORNINGS - there is a private church service there and the attendants at the door will turn you away very rudely if you ask to look inside for a minute, even if the church service isn't starting for another half hour. Quite a nasty experience that spoiled my day in an otherwise very pleasant trip to Berlin.
27.07.21
Josefina
The church was bombed by the Allies in World War II. Only a small part of the church has survived. If you look closely you can see holes in the wall everywhere. On the night of November 23, 1943, during World War II, the church was badly damaged i.. Read more »n an Allied air raid on Berlin.
25.07.21
Jose
I remember I was so impressed by it. Really interesting history and also there’s a little free museum inside. If you pass by, I’d highly recommend you to take a moment to check it out.
12.07.21
Mateusz
Beautiful modern church, nice twist and blend with old half destroyed one.
04.07.21
Dan
I booked a hotel in the neighborhood, the church is definitely iconic to see. As it is historical, standing between a very modern neighborhood and fancy shopping streets.
The church itself is beautiful, with a museum and tourist shop underneath.
Th.. Read more »is place is also nice to sit down and enjoy a beer with friends in the summer
22.05.21
Steve
Impressive bomb damaged church...Beautiful inside. Worth a visit... plus loads of shops nearby... and bars...and Woolworths...!!!!
15.05.21
Nina
So nice and have history. I took this picture from our car when we drive pass this place.
22.04.21
Steve
Impressive bomb damaged church...Beautiful inside. Worth a visit... plus loads of shops nearby... and bars...
30.03.21
Jason
Amazing church and amazing views. It’s a must see if you are in the area. The inside of this church is stunning. Take a few mins and say a prayer and take in the breathtaking sights.
28.03.21
Quang
Iconic church of berlin. It has great views and is a large part of Berlin.
04.02.21
Jason
Amazing church end amazing views. It’s a must see if you are in the area. The inside of this church is stunning. Take a few mins and say a prayer and take in the breathtaking sights.
08.01.21
Vinay
Great place. Memorial church. Shows us effect of wars. Nice area around. Shopping center around.
08.01.21
Kunal
Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church is a former church that was practically destroyed during the Second World War, but deliberately kept part ruin as a memorial to peace.
Alot of fun exhibitions are held outside the church
16.12.20
Maria
It’s super nice to see it and there are a lot of markets around it, so if you wanna go shopping and see a little bit of history this is the place
23.10.20
Phlip
Extraordinary, beautiful, a very touching memorial church.
21.10.20
Isern
Very shocking. It is awesome and people learn a lot about the second world war destriction.
28.09.20
Basheer
In this hotel
Depending on the amount of money we give
Facility
I do not think so
09.09.20
Roberto
Iconic Berlin landmark. Forever a reminder of the horrors of war.
07.09.20
Aiman
It was very wonderful location
05.09.20
Vinh
The Protestant Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Cemetery (German: Der evangelische Kaiser-Wilhelm-Gedächtnis-Friedhof) is a burial ground in the Westend district of Berlin with a size of 3.7 hectares. The cemetery is under monument and cultural heritage .. Read more »protection.
The cemetery is located on Fürstenbrunner way, adjacent to the cemetery Luisenfriedhof III and is connected by two paths.
History
The Protestant Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church was established in 1896 due to the growing Lutheran population in West Berlin. Luisen parish gave the congregation of the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church a 4.7 hectare site for the founding of its own cemetery.
The inauguration of the cemetery with the first burial took place on 25 July 1896.
In 1903 a cemetery chapel was built. Until then they used the facilities at the adjacent cemetery, Luisenfriedhof III. The chapel was designed in Romanesque style and the dedication of the chapel took place on 27 September 1903.
Unique among the chapels in Berlin cemeteries, was a burial vault system. In World War II the chapel was badly damaged. The chapel was rebuilt in 1952/1953 and 1978 with extensive renovations.
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23.08.20
Meditation
Good seating to hang out lots to see on the area
16.08.20
Christian
Very nice place. Mix of ancient and new architecture. Inside the new church is beautiful.
Lot of life around the site (restaurant, bar and shop)
31.07.20
Vỹ
The construction of the church was part of a Protestant church-building programme initiated by Kaiser Wilhelm II and his consort Augusta Victoria to counter the German labour movement and socialist movement by a return to traditional religious values.. Read more ». Wilhelm II decided to name the church in honor of his grandfather Kaiser Wilhelm I. The competition for the design was won by Franz Schwechten, member of the Bauakademie who had distinguished himself with the design of the Anhalter Bahnhof. Schwechten, a native Rhinelander, planned for a large church to be built in a Neo-Romanesque style modelled on the Bonn Minster with a Tuff stone facade. His design included 2,740 square metres of wall mosaic, a 113 metres high spire now 71 metres and a nave which seated over 2,000 people.
The foundation stone was laid on 22 March 1891, which was Wilhelm I's birthday. The church was dedicated on 1 September 1895, the eve of the Day of Sedan. At that time, the entrance hall in the lower section had not yet been completed; that part of the church was not opened and consecrated until 22 February 1906. Construction costs mounted to 6.8 million gold mark, raised primarily through donations. The church design, quite unfamiliar in the Brandenburg region, inspired several architectural projects in the surrounding area, like the Romanisches Café building, also designed by Schwechten.
19.07.20
Donika
The exhibition inside the half-demolished church was very moving. History is important and we have to look back at our mistakes.
03.07.20
luciana
Beautiful ruins that show the history of the original church and let is glimpse some of its former glory and splendor on dealing and floor. The new church is a modern and colorful building that enchant you with every detail.
11.02.20
Carl
One of the great historical landmarks of Berlin centrally located in Charlottenburg. This impressive Evangelical Church was bombed during WW2 but have been restored partially. The Main Altar is so unique with Christ welcoming everyone who enters. T.. Read more »his old Church is oftentimes Venue for Concerts. There’s a small Museum with free entrance and souvenir shop. Worth a stop and photo taking.
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