Berlin: Historical Place
Places and attractions in the Historical place category
Categories
- Museum
- Park
- Neighbourhood
- Art museum
- Monuments and statues
- History museum
- Church
- Specialty museum
- Square
- Shopping
- Street
- Nightlife
- Natural attraction
- Nature
- Theater
- Bridge
- Memorial
- Baroque architecture
- Lake
- Historical place
- Shopping centre
- Concerts and shows
- Cemetery
- Dancing
- Tower
- Amusement park
- Art gallery
- Palace
- Architecture
- Forts and castles
- Amusement
- Library
- View point
- Karl Friedrich Schinkel
- Canal
- Concert hall
- Modern art museum
- Sport
- Sport venue
- Water park
- Swimming
- Nazi architecture
- City hall
- Performing arts
- Arenas and stadiums
- Neo-renaissance architecture
- Archaeological museum
- Science museum
- Music venue
- Cinema
- Memorial site
- Sculpture
- Shopping district
- Vernacular architecture
- Gothic Revival architecture
- Area
- Unesco
- Art Nouveau architecture
- Zoo
- New objectivity architecture
- Frederick the Great
- Synagogue
- Sacred and religious sites
- Hill
- Island
- Mosque
- Fountain
- Universities and schools
- City
- Event space
- Skyscraper
- Beach
- Climbing
Brandenburg Gate
Grand classical archway and city divide The Brandenburg Gate is not only an iconic landmark of Berlin but also a potent symbol of German history and unity. This neoclassical triumphal arch, located at the western end of the Unter den Linden boulevard, was completed in 1791.
Stasi Museum
Poignant museum of former secret police The Stasi Museum, located in the heart of Berlin, Germany, is a chilling testament to the surveillance and oppression that characterized life in the former East Germany. Housed in the actual headquarters of the Ministry for State Security (Stasi), the museum offers a...
Berlin-Hohenschönhausen Memorial
The Berlin-Hohenschönhausen Memorial, a museum steeped in the dark chapters of 20th-century history, stands as a solemn reminder of the oppression under the Stasi, the secret police of the former East Germany. Located in Berlin, this former prison now serves as a...
Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church
Modern rebuild of 19th-century church The Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church, located in the heart of Berlin, stands as a poignant reminder of the city's turbulent history and a symbol of peace and reconciliation. This Protestant church, originally built in the late 19th century, was severely damaged during...
Charlottenburg Palace
Riverside 17th century castle and gardens Charlottenburg Palace, an exquisite example of baroque and rococo architecture, stands as a cultural highlight in the vibrant city of Berlin, Germany. Constructed at the end of the 17th century, the palace was originally commissioned by Queen Sophie Charlotte, the wife...
St. Hedwig's Cathedral
Nestled in the heart of Germany's vibrant capital, St. Hedwig's Cathedral stands as a beacon of faith and a testament to Berlin's rich history. This iconic cathedral, with its distinguished dome and neoclassical architecture, is not only a place of worship but also a...
Glienicke Palace
Nestled in the verdant outskirts of Berlin, Glienicke Palace is a regal testament to the city's historic grandeur. This charming palace, though less known than some of its grander counterparts, offers visitors a glimpse into the opulent lifestyle of the 19th-century...
Bebelplatz
Square with a memorial to book burning Bebelplatz is a historic square in the heart of Berlin, Germany, known for its cultural significance and sobering history. This plaza is surrounded by impressive architecture such as the State Opera, St. Hedwig's Cathedral, and the building of the Humboldt University.
Berlin Wall Memorial
Conserved part of city wall and exhibition The Gedenkstätte Berliner Mauer commemorates the division of Berlin by the Berlin Wall and the deaths that occurred there. The monument was created in 1998 by the Federal Republic of Germany and the Federal State of Berlin.
Memorial to the German Resistance
The German Resistance Memorial Center is a memorial and museum in Berlin, capital of Germany.
Dorotheenstadt cemetery
The Dorotheenstadt Cemetery, officially the Cemetery of the Dorotheenstadt and Friedrichswerder Parishes, is a landmarked Protestant burial ground located in the Berlin district of Mitte which dates to the late 18th century.
Grunewaldturm
The Grunewald Tower or is a historical tower in the Grunewald forest of southwestern Berlin, Germany, built in 1897-99 according to plans designed by Franz Heinrich Schwechten. The viewing platform offers a view over the Havel at a height of 36 metres.
Charlottenburg Gate
Charlottenburg Gate with Charlottenburg Bridge is a Neo-Baroque structure in the Charlottenburg district of Berlin. Erected in 1907 at the behest of the then independent City of Charlottenburg, it was meant as a counterpart to Berlin's Brandenburg Gate.
Fichtebunker
The Fichte-Bunker is a nineteenth-century gasometer in the Kreuzberg district of Berlin, Germany that was made into an air-raid shelter in World War II and subsequently was used as a shelter for the homeless and for refugees, in particular for those fleeing East Berlin for the West.
Parochialkirche
The Parochialkirche is a Reformed church in the Klosterviertel neighbourhood of the Mitte borough in Berlin. The church, now a listed building, was built between 1695 and 1703. It is the oldest church in Berlin built as a Protestant place of worship. The church is now used and owned by the congregation of St. Mary's and St.
Bunker
The Bunker in Berlin-Mitte is a listed air-raid shelter. Originally based on plans of the architect Karl Bonatz, it was constructed in 1943 by Nazi Germany to shelter up to 3,000 Reichsbahn train passengers.
Water tower
The Wasserturm Prenzlauer Berg is Berlin's oldest water tower, completed in 1877 and in use until 1952. The structure was designed by Henry Gill and built by the English Waterworks Company.