Experts' Choice Award Berliner Dom
What the experts agree on
Berlin's magnificent 1905 cathedral impresses with its Italian Renaissance grandeur, a 7,000-pipe organ, and elaborate interior, plus a hidden vault holding Germany's largest collection of Prussian royal tombs beneath.
“Beneath the impressive baroque cathedral that rises from the center of Berlin lies the largest collection of Prussian royals in the world. ”
– Atlas Obscura
Fodor's "A church has stood here since 1536, but this enormous version dates from 1905, making it the largest 20th-century Protestant church in Germany." Full review
Let's Go "When it comes to grandeur, it crushes most of the cathedrals you’ve seen." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"This imposing Protestant cathedral (Berliner Dom) built in Italian Renaissance style dates from 1894 to 1905." Full review
Afar Magazine "One of the most interesting items in the richly decorated interior of the church is the reconstructed pipe organ, built by Wilhelm Sauer." Full review
Time Out "The dramatic Berlin Cathedral is now finally healed of its war wounds and celebrated its centenary in 2005." Full review
Frommer's "Its most notable features include a wall altar with the Twelve Apostles by Karl Friedrich Schinkel and the magnificent Sauer organ containing 7,000 pipes" Full review
Lonely Planet "Don't forget to check out the magnificent views of the Berliner Dom and Museum Island"
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