If you are a tourist or a new resident of Berlin Germany or anywhere else in the world and are searching for a church to attend, then this is your lucky day. This lively city has a population of varying ethnic groups and beliefs thus providing a number of churches. If you are searching for a church, mosque, synagogue or temple, you will find it in Berlin, as the city has something for everybody. In this article, some of the most famous religious buildings of Berlin will be discussed.
Christian Churches
Christians are the largest religion in Berlin, and there are many churches in the city including several Protestant congregations. Here are a few notable ones:
1. Berliner Dom
The Berliner Dom or the Berlin Cathedral is one of the recognised Protestant Churches situated in Berlin’s shore of Museum Island. This is a neo-Renaissance church with magnificent construction; it has become one of the local attractions besides hosting prayers now and then.
2. St. Hedwig’s Cathedral
The Roman Catholic Archbishop of Berlin has his seat in the Strolch Hedwig’s Cathedral. Built on Bebelplatz, this architectural masterpiece is a cathedral that has an exceptional interior and which offers regular Sunday Mass as well as concerts.
Mosques
Muslims are also integrated into Berlin and several mosques are available everywhere to meet every Muslims need in the area.
1. Sehitlik Mosque
The Sehitlik Mosque now is located in Neukölln district of the city and is considered to one of the largest mosques in Berlin. The design is in Ottoman style with lamps and offers an area for prayer as well as educational and community facilities.
2. Mevlana Mosque
The other important mosque in Berlin is the Mevlana Mosque located in Kreuzberg area in Berlin. The main purpose of operation is to offer non-Muslims an opportunity to come and pray and host prayer sessions, lectures, and cultural events.
Synagogues
Jewish popupulations have a long tradition in Berlin and several synagogues are a testimony of the history as well as the still vibrant Jewish community of today.
1. Neue Synagoge
The Neu e Synagoge or New Synagogue is another architectural pieces which features the moorish revival type of architectural design. The latter is not only a praying place but also contains a museum and dedicated to Jewish community. They can either go for the services or conduct a tour round the exhibitions.
2. Rykestrasse Synagogue
In the district of Prenzlauer Berg, the largest Jewish house of worship in the country, Rykestrasse Synagogue is found. Jewish people gather here for prayers, additional weekdays’ classes, and other important Jewish events and celebrations.
THE FACTORS THAT INFLUENCE THE DESIGN OF TEMPLES AND OTHER PLACES OF WORSHIP
Berlin is multicultural city where people of different important religious groups are found. Here are a few more places of worship you can find:
1. The Mayurapathy Murugan Temple
Berlin only has one Hindu temple, the Sri Mayurapathy Murugan Temple where people can offer Hindu devotions, host cultural events and learn about Hinduism.
2. Berlin Buddhist Vihara
For those who want to know more about Buddhism, the Berlin Buddhist Vihara is opened for meditation, lecture and, teachings on Buddhism. I think it is quiet freaky for such practitioners as well as people who may wish to gain more knowledge on Buddhism.
Conclusion
Indeed Berlin remains the most diverse and open city for people of all religion. Be you a resident or a tourist then you can be assured of walking around in search of a place of worship since there are many of them. Whether you’re Christian and Muslim, Jewish, hindu or budhist, you are welcome to become a member in Berlin’s religious organizations and churches. I strongly recommend that you go there and take your time to visit these places of worship and take your time to go to these churches, get to know the people in them and really have the full experience of this amazing city.
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