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KAISER-WILHELM-GEDÄCHTNIS-KIRCHE

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This neo-Romanesque church, partly destroyed by a bombing in 1943, is a manifesto against the horrors of war.

Built between 1891 and 1895, this neo-Romantic church was erected in memory of Emperor William I. During an Allied bombing raid during the Second World War in 1943, it was almost completely destroyed, except for the entrance porch and the base of the bell tower. In 1951, the English decided to keep it as it was, while consolidating its ruins and adding a modern choir. The project was conceived by the German architect Egon Eiermann. Its nickname of "broken church" and its strange appearance make it one of the most spectacular churches in Berlin. The Kaiser-Wilhelm-Gedächtnis-Kirche is today a symbol of the horrors of war and a monument which, through its architectural appearance, exhorts pacifism. A place of shattering history that is a must to visit.

The modern part of Egon Eiermann is certainly the most interesting. The stained glass windows were made by Gabriel Loire and the light effects they produce inside are simply fabulous. Another symbolic detail, his cross is made of nails from Coventry Cathedral, which was destroyed by Nazi bombers.

In the porch that survived the bombings, you will discover a model and photos of the church as it once existed. They give you an impression of the Charlottenburg district and its pre-war social life. The mosaics on the ceiling show a frieze of the most important members of the Hohenzollern family.


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nimar42
Visited in january 2019
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Une attraction primordiale de Berlin, les ruines montrent une partie de l’histoire de la Seconde Guerre Mondiale.L'entrée est gratuite, je conseille d'aller la voir !
aventure tv
Visited in july 2017
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Une des rares trace physique visible que la seconde guerre mondiale avec cette édifice encore à moitié détruit. L'intérieur permet de voir une mosaïque spectaculaire ainsi que quelques statues. Les offices sont donnés dans le bâtiment neuf, juste à coté. En soit la visite n'est pas exceptionnelle mais si vous allez au zoo ou à l'aquarium qui se trouvent juste à coté, ça vaut toujours le coup d’œil.
alex1687
Visited in april 2018
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Concept original : conserver les restes d'une église en grande partie détruite par la guerre et y installer une exposition pour garder en mémoire les souvenir de ce lieu et du quartier.
A ne pas manquer également l'église moderne construite à côté.
Exceptionnel
Visited in october 2017
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De l'extérieur, cette église intrigue. L'intérieur est très beau, avec de belles mosaiques. On peut aussi y voir des photos de l'après-guerre avec sa destruction. Ne pas rater à côté une église beaucoup plus récente aux vitraux bleus.
Visited in september 2016
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le fait de ne pas avoir été reconstruite lui offre une beauté

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