Berlin's Historic Landmarks

This collection spans Berlin's evolution from a Prussian capital to a reunited metropolis. It features the UNESCO-listed Museum Island, home to neoclassical gems like the Old Museum and the Pergamon Museum. Architectural highlights range from the 13th-century Gothic brickwork of St. Nicholas Church to the modern glass-domed Reichstag. The list also includes significant Cold War sites, such as the East Side Gallery section of the Berlin Wall and the Soviet War Memorial in Tiergarten.

Brandenburg Gate

An 18th-century neoclassical monument designed by Carl Gotthard Langhans, modeled after the Propylaea in Athens. Formerly a symbol of the Cold War division, it now serves as a national icon of German unity and peace at the western end of Unter den Linden.

Reichstag Building

Historic government building housing the German Bundestag, featuring a large glass dome and roof terrace with panoramic views.

Berlin Wall

Historic monument and open-air gallery featuring the longest remaining section of the Berlin Wall, adorned with murals and street art symbolizing Cold War history and German reunification.

Red Town Hall

Historic neo-renaissance town hall serving as the seat of the Berlin Senate and the governing mayor. It is an architectural landmark built between 1861 and 1869 and hosts exhibitions and public events.

Old Museum

Designed by Karl Friedrich Schinkel, this building is one of the finest examples of the Neoclassical Architecture in Berlin.

Bebelplatz

Historic public square known for its rococo architecture and memorial commemorating the 1933 Nazi book burning.

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.

Pergamon Museum

Archaeological museum renowned for ancient Near Eastern, Greek, Roman, and Islamic art and monumental architecture. Currently closed for renovation until 2027.

Bode Museum

Built in 1904, this amazing and well-preserved historical building possesses collections of ancient art, items from the Byzantine and…

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.

Soviet War Memorial Tiergarten

Historic war memorial and military cemetery commemorating Soviet soldiers who died during World War II, featuring statues, tanks, and artillery pieces.

Old National Gallery

Reminiscent of an ancient Greek temple, this museum houses a huge collection of art of various styles and movements, such as Neoclassical,…

New Museum

After being severely damaged during the war, the museum reopened its doors to the public in 2009.

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.

Babelsberg Palace

Babelsberg Palace lies in the eponymous park and quarter of Potsdam, the capital of the German state of Brandenburg, near Berlin.