Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church (Kaiser-Wilhelm Gedächtniskirche)
- Address:Breitscheidplatz, Berlin
- Hours:Open daily 9am - 7pm. Services: Sunday at 10am and 6pm
- Admission:Free. Group tours: € 4
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The battered shell of the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church stands as a poignant reminder of the destruction of war.
Destroyed by Allied bombers in 1943, the church remains in its shattered condition as a monument to peace.
The church vestibule is now a memorial hall, with mosaics, sculptures and information panels. Important displays include the original damaged Crucifix and the Cross of Nails, created from nails collected from the destroyed Coventry Cathedral in England.
Free 30 minute tours provide an overview of the history of the building, both as a Protestant church and anti-war memorial.
A new church surrounding the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church hosts evening music services and choral and organ recitals.
The Hop-on-Hoff-off Tour is a great way to get around Berlin and see the major sites of the city. We were glad we did this tour! Awesome!
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This was an excellent introduction to the major historic attractions in Berlin. I chose it first on my list of tours because it was an easy yet informative jaunt while I recovered from jet lag. Although I signed up for two days, I only used one of the days.
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The broken steeple and its adjacent postmodern bell tower dominate the busy Kurfürstendamm intersection in Charlottenburg.
The closest subways are Zoo and Kurfürstendamm stations.
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