Meet Mitte the beautiful district in Berlin, Germany! There are many good places to visit – both landmarks and historical sites – but the absolute standout is the Parochialkirche. In this blog post, however, we are going to unfold the historical background and architectural design of Parochialkirche and discuss why this place is important for history and architecture fans.
This was the brief history of Parochialkirche:
The Parochialkirche can be translated from German as the Parish Church, and the church history began in the 17th century. The building was constructed in 1650, but after the Second World War it was built anew in the nineteenth century. Over the years, Parochialkirche has always been at the center of religious and artistic activity in the city of Berlin.
Architectural Marvel
One visits this church and is immediately struck by the architectural design of the Parochialkirche. The actual church is one of the finest specimens of Gothic Revival architecture features pointed arches, elaborate work on the stones and structured details. They have constructed a church tower that may almost seem like it pierces through the skies and such fantastic edifice are a testimonial to architects who are gifted with talents as well as experience in state of the art architectural design.
Another interesting feature of the Parochialkirche is art works which joins it with the several centuries history; stained glass windows. These impressive art works complement the interior lighting and portray scenes of biblical and church history. It can be seen that due to the intricacies of light passing through the glass colors, these windows have that specific ambiance.
Important Historical Events
Parochialkirche is one of the oldest landmarks in Berlin that has survived many important historical events from the city’s history. Even subdivide, which was among the top factors of architectural design during the imperial Japanese rule, bombed the churches during the Second World War and hence destroyed many of the original features. Though, due to the never-tire spirit of Berliners this church has been rebuilt and restored to its previous manifestation in the post war years.
Parochialkirche also held a place during the Cold war period division of Berlin into eastern and western sectors. Near the famous Berlin Wall, the church was a symbol of hope for people who faced a lot of political conflicts in their lives.. Currently, it symbolizes the history and relations of the city and its people, and, in particular, the years of conflict.
Tips and Suggestions for the Visitors
If you’re planning a visit to Parochialkirche, here are a few helpful tips:
Get to know about the time when it opens for the public because they time might be restricted and at certain cases the church is booked for certain people.
It may probably be useful to go on an organised tour to be able fully appreciate the historical and architectural aspects of the church.
Surfaced on the walls of the cathedral and other buildings vibes era, there are numerous spectacular stained glass windows worth to take some time and look through them. I assure you they are a sight to behold.
Still remember to take out your camera; both the exterior and interior part of Parochialkirche are good for shots.
Visiting the Parochialkirche in Mitte attracts the visitor into the past. If you are a history buff, or an architect, or just want to enjoy some silence and serenity of a church then Parochialkirche is a place you should visit. This makes it an irreplaceable site in Berlin ; it has a historical value it has the best architectural design, and it still looks so beautiful even to this date.
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