Gendarmenmarkt

The German- and the French cathedral are surrounding Gendarmenmarkt - Photo: Gaute Nordvik

The famous square Gendarmenmarkt in Berlin is regarded as one of the most beautiful squares in Europe.

The square in the front of the Concert Hall

Gendarmenmarkt
Gendarmenmarkt was created by Georg Christian Unger at the end of the 17th century, and was then named Linden-Markt. The square got it's present name when Frederick William I of Prussia built stables for his Kürassier-regiment Gens d'armes.

During World War 2 most of Gendarmenmarkt's surrounding buildings were damaged or destroyed. Today all of the buildings are restored, and the the German cathedral (Deutscher Dom), the French cathedral (Französischer Dom) and the Concert Hall (Königliches Schauspielhaus) are now surrounding the square in all their past glory.

More information and the location of Gendarmenmarkt

Address: Gendarmenmarkt, 10117 Berlin

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