Even though this building is on the list of National Historic Landmarks it is not an easy accomplishment to see the interior of this church. Only open to the public on the first Sunday of each month, and during special events, it takes conscious effort to make note of the one day and time each [...]
The “New” Addition Of The Kaiser-Wilhelm-Gedächtnis-Kirche
The new church of Kaiser-Wilhelm-Gedächtnis-Kirche was designed by Egon Eiermann and incorporates the remaining ruins of the original church. The “new” church isn’t exactly new, it’s just newer than the original church. The foundation stone was laid on May 9, 1959 and the church was consecrated on December 17, 1961. Even if you are not [...]
Mosaics in the Kaiser-Wilhelm-Gedächtnis-Kirche
Kaiser-Wilhelm-Gedächtnis-Kirche (kirche is the German word for church) was built by Kaiser Wilhelm II in honor of his father, Kaiser Wilhelm I, and designed by Franz Schwechten in the Neo-Romanesque style. The building was consecrated in 1895 and the entrance hall when it was finished in 1906. On the night of November 23, 1943, the [...]
Photo Of The Day: Kostel sv. Vavrince
When walking through Petrin Park, the main attraction is the observation tower which is just next to the Kostel sv. Vavrince and the Chapel of the Tomb of Christ. The observation tower gets a lot of attention because it is billed as a replica of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, although it isn’t. It has [...]
