4 . B E R L I N
C A T H E D R A L
AM LUSTGARTEN
Thanks to its distinctive shape , Berlin Cathedral
is a real crowd magnet in the nation ’ s capital .
The monumental two - storey main front situated
towards the ‘ Lustgarten ’ Park is preceded by a
pillared hall with a granite staircase .
The four - storey eastern side that faces the Spree
is reminiscent of Baroque palace architecture ,
and clearly reveals the building ' s original
tripartism : The Baptismal and Matrimonial
Church ( Tauf - und Traukirche ) to the south ,
Sermon Church ( Predigtkirche ) in the middle and
the Memorial Church ( Denkmalskirche ,
demolished in 1974 ) to the north .
Bells are located in the north - western tower
which invite members of the congregation twice
a day to services and Vespers .
The dome , which was not rebuilt to its original
height following its destruction during the
Second World War , still stands tall and proud
above the surrounding buildings at 98 metres ,
and can be seen from various vantage points
across the city .
Berlin Cathedral is often referred to as the
‘ gateway to Museum Island ’. The view to be
enjoyed from the walk around the dome high up
at 50 metres reveals just how grandiose the
location of Berlin Cathedral really is in the city ’ s
historic quarter . Visitors are rewarded for
ascending the 270 steps with a spectacular view
of the new Humboldt Forum , Museum Island , the
famous street Unter den Linden , the synagogue ,
the Gendarmenmarkt , the Reichstag building and
the ‘ Rotes Rathaus ’ city hall .