Yesterday I went to the Island of Museums because there are visiting Cuban friends and I was going to take them to the Pergamon Museum which is one of the museums that resides on that island. On the way we passed the Berlin Cathedral aka "Berliner Dom" and I took a few photos so that you can appreciate its splendor a little. I say a little because it is impossible to do with photos, you have to see the cathedral live to be able to do it for real.
The cathedral was built between the late 1800s and early 1900s in the same place where another ancient cathedral had previously been demolished by order of the emperor at that time. With a Neo Baroque style, it was thought of as a large Protestant temple that counteracted the Catholic influence of St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican City.
The back of the cathedral overlooks the canal that divides the Island of Museums.
What we see today is a reconstruction of the original that was semi-destroyed by a bomb when the Allies bombed Berlin in World War II.
The curious thing is that the reconstruction took place when Germany was still divided, in 1975 and the cathedral was (is) in the part of the old East Germany. According to many, the government said yes by the entrance that was going to have of money of the West Germany because the idea came from that side.
The reconstruction ended after the re-unification, in 1993.
It was closed and we could not enter so there are no pictures of the interior unfortunately. It's a shame as the interior is very pretty.
Toller Post!
Berlin ist immer eine Reise wert :-)
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Danke sehr @scheref! Du hast ganz recht :)
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Woah, this place looks insane. Are people allowed to go inside?
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Yes you are! It was close when we where there, thats why there are not photos from inside. You can also go to the dome and see Berlin from there! Thanks for your comment @matt-a :)
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That's awesome, I wonder if there are any secret rooms or passages in there. I love old places like this with a lot of history to them. Imagine how many lives they've witnessed . . .
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Looks like it could have some secrets inside ;) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Berlin_Cathedral
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Votado y seguido!
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Gracias, seguido de vuelta @malonmar :)
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It's pretty great! The whole Museum Island is fascinating.
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Yes! My next post will be about the Pergamon Museum, crazy museum! And want to prepare a Photo session of the island in general, the architecture is amazing. Thanks @rocking-dave! :)
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The Pergamon Museum is one of the most memorable places I've visited. I really loved it. Looking forward to your future post.
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meep
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Glad you like the photo @ionlysaymeep! meep meep
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meep
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Oh, hi there meeper :P How are you?
I know, I know, you only say meep...
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meep
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Sehr schöne Bilder :-)
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Danke schön Herr @lichtblick! :)
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Sehr gerne. Mit was für einer Kamera bist du unterwegs?
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:) Die Kamera war das iPhone 6. Aber danach mache ich immer an bisschen Farbkorrektur mit Lightroom.
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Sieht wirklich echt gut aus. Unglaublich wie gut die Handycams mittlerweile sind und was man da alles rausholen kann.
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Es wird immer besser fuer mich mit einer Kamera wegen die Grenzen eines Telefons in der Regel als Linse und solche Dinge hat. Aber du hast Recht, es ist erstaunlich die Fotos, dass die Kamera-Handy jetzt nehmen konnen.
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Richtig schöne Bilder! Sollte mal wieder nach Berlin :) Ich muss sagen leben wollen würde ich nicht in Berlin und bin anscheinend einer von wenigen, aber für einen Kurztrip immer gern :) upvoted
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Danke sehr @redtravels! Nach Berlin muss man immer wieder zuruck :)
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Magnificent architecture and you captured them very nicely.
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Thanks a lot for your comment @rocksg! yes it is a beautiful cathedral :)
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Wirklich tolle Bilder, werde deinen Post, gleich mal an meine Wand pinen :)
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:) Danke sehr @chrissysworld!
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Fantastic building! I really like the processing for the photographs, it's a bit reminiscent of the pictures on money.
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Thanks a lot for your comment @mwiech! :)
Had to look the photos again after reading this... You are right! :)
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You could make a mock bill to test it out! Don't try to buy anything with it though! :P
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hahahaha without buying something why doing it in first place :D
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The place is wonderful, but the photos make it look even better!
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Thanks a lot for your nice comment @hakiros! Glad you like the photos :)
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a m a z I n g
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:) Thanks @nape!
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Awesome, keep it up, expecting more of your awesome posts.
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Thanks a lot @haneun! :)
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You're welcome
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