Historic Churches & Synagogues
Berlin’s spiritual landmarks span eight centuries, showcasing architectural styles from medieval Gothic brickwork to modern memorials. This collection includes the city's oldest parish church, St. Mary's, and the Moorish Revival New Synagogue. Notable sites range from the ruins of the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church, preserved as a war memento, to the minimalist Chapel of Reconciliation built on the former Berlin Wall 'death strip.' These active places of worship and museums reflect Berlin's complex religious history and its evolution from the Prussian era to the present day.
A St. Nicholas Church
Historic church from the 13th century featuring Gothic architecture, medieval crypts, and organ concerts. It now serves as a museum presenting Berlin's history, religious art, and cultural heritage.
B New Synagogue
Historic synagogue built between 1859 and 1866 in Moorish Revival style, serving as a cultural heritage site and museum dedicated to Jewish history and culture.
C Saint Mary's Church
Oldest continuously used parish church, this Gothic brick structure dates back to the 13th century. It features a 15th-century fresco and remains an active place of worship.
D St. Hedwig's Cathedral
St. Hedwig's Cathedral is a Catholic church on Bebelplatz in the historic centre of Berlin.
E New Church
The New Church, is located in Berlin on the Gendarmenmarkt across from French Church of Friedrichstadt.
F New Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church
The Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church is a Protestant church affiliated with the Evangelical Church in Berlin, Brandenburg and Silesian Upper…
G Friedrichswerder Church
Friedrichswerder Church was the first Neo-Gothic church built in Berlin, Germany.
H St. Thomas, Berlin
The church St. Thomas is a Protestant church in the Kreuzberg district of Berlin.
I Zionskirche
19th-century Protestant church featuring a blend of Neo-Romanesque and Neo-Gothic styles. It is historically significant for its association with resistance fighter Dietrich Bonhoeffer and its role as a meeting place for opposition groups during the GDR era.
J Chapel of Reconciliation
The former church that stood on this site was destroyed due to the construction of the Berlin Wall.
K Parochialkirche
The Parochialkirche is a Reformed church in the Klosterviertel neighbourhood of the Mitte borough in Berlin.
L Church of the Redeemer, Sacrow
The Protestant Church of the Redeemer is located to the south of the village of Sacrow, which since 1939 has been incorporated to Potsdam,…
M Basilica of St. John the Baptist, Berlin
The Basilica of St. John the Baptist also called Basilica of St.
N Rosary Basilica
The Rosary Basilica is a Catholic church in Berlin-Steglitz. Designed by Christoph Hehl, professor of medieval architecture, the Neo…
O Sankt-Annen-Kirche
Medieval village church in Dahlem dating back to the early 14th century. This brick Gothic structure served as a central site for the Confessing Church's resistance against National Socialism under pastor Martin Niemöller.
P St. Matthias, Berlin
St. Matthias is a Roman Catholic church in Berlin, serving a parish just in front of the Potsdam Gate.
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