Emperor William Memorial Church

Die evangelische Kaiser-Wilhelm-Gedächtniskirche (umgangssprachlich kurz Gedächtniskirche und im Berliner Volksmund „Hohler Zahn“ genannt) steht auf dem Breitscheidplatz zwischen dem Kurfürstendamm, der Tauentzienstraße und der Budapester Straße im Ortsteil Charlottenburg.

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Domnule Obzen

The whole story about this church is very sad. The art is gorgeous and you must visit this church . Not only that, but the neighborhood is amazing.

Hotel Indigo

Begun in 1891, all that remains of the original church after it was bombed in 1943 is the old tower , the “Hollow Tooth.” The new church comprises four buildings in addition to the tower.

Bình Hà

This is my favourite church in Berlin because Berliner know best how to keep their scars and learn from it. Not many know how to.The new contemporary chruch is delightful & rich in character as well .

Phat Buoy

Quite a sight to see this monument - read the history of the bombed out church on the ground floor. The blue tinted stained glass box opposite looks impressive inside - worth popping in

Liesbeth Van Vynckt

Can’t wait for the restauration of the blue church to be done! Still gorgeous to see the remnants of the war-bombed ‘lipstick’ next to the new, blue-windowed ‘powder box’ - make sure you enter!

Mike Crown

Impressive to see how history is integrated into the modern city centre. And right across the street you find the best Currywurst in town at Curry Wolf! If you come here, make sure to try them out! ????

Christopher Williams

Old church structure is very interesting and new modern church is strikingly peaceful and beautiful with its deep ocean blue windows -- don't skip the modern building

johnlemon

The church is quite interesting to see. Make sure you come early to see the new one, some afternoons they have concerts . Lovely neighborhood !

Hanneke Fialka

As a memorial, it's a very important historic site . We had the luck the organ was being played. With kids: in a short time you've seen it all;)

MrWhiteman Reviews

Go inside the new hexagram church on a sunny day - the light shines though blue glass windows . Very beautiful.

DHR.com

This protestant church is a great piece of history where you'll see reminders of the war. Do not miss the Memorial Hall at the church 's west tower to see some exhibits about the church 's history.

Mmle Blasé

Had the chance to watch a presentation of Mozart's Requiem just across the church . Absolutely exquisite.

thpsycho

Beautiful church . Sad to learn its history but at least part of it still stands for it to be restored despite the bombing.

Frau Coco Lores

The Berliners call it "Der hohle Zahn". One of the various landmarks in the City West.

John Barnham

The clock lights up as part of the Festival of Lights. It gives a fun twist to one of the preserved monuments of West Berlin.

Ali Alromaih

Magnificent. Not to be missed

Dewi Sander - Soerodongso

Beautiful organ music around 16:30. Nice for relaxing after an intense day of exploring!

Mahmut Enes Kayaalp

Most influential church in Berlin . A must visit.

Roman Lacko

Very important historic site with very sad story. Also do not miss modern church building nearby.

Halynka Lirnyk

Impressive new church with blue windows and the form from the church . So minimalistic

Brian Strauss

Such a visceral reminder of the Berlin bombings.

Eva

Orgelmusik - Saturdays at 6pm. Free entrance.

Sandrine Andro

Impressive one at the middle of the place

Pamela Bini

Unique story and architecture !

Joe Phoenix

Really cool from the outside

Louise H

The new tower looks boring at daytime but lights up at nighttime. (The old tower is being restored right now - but when it's visible they are an odd couple!)

Mohammed Gamal

One of the most remarkably beautiful church bells I've ever heard

Ole Neis Gudbergsen

A must See in Berlin...

Mar Tengg

This bombed out look suits Berlin excellently.

Vincent Velema

The church is being restored at the moment, so the monument is encapsulated, not that interesting, though the blues glasses church is nice

J. I.G.

Definitely worth the trip to this part of Berlin

lidia mironova

Great place to see and perfect location

Eloi Aldrovandi

Unbelievable, it is from a movie .

Níco Durón

Extrem unfreundliches Personal. Schade!

Timo Muttonen

Old and new church beside each other makes a magic contrat.

Radu Vunvulea

Beautiful place

Wendy Verbraecken

Beautiful church

Meltem K

You must see it inside!

James Davis

The old tower is currently scaffolded an under renovations. A big let down!

Daniel F

Be quiet , it's a church .

biiilge ????

A good Place for sightseeing ????

Emre K

Monument of World War The Second

AL RN

Who comes to Berlin have to come here!!

farzin raisstousi

Anazing and magiacal feeling

Erh@n

ongoing restoration for 6 decades!?!?

Buket kara

I LİKE THİS PLACES

Buket kara

BEAUTİFUL IVİSİTED

Danielle Neufeld

Beautiful bombed out church that has been restored.

Adel Dashkina

Priority 1

Göran Nitsche

Die #Kaiser #Wilhelm #Gedächtnis #Kirche . Auch wenn das ursprüngliche #Gebäude nicht mehr so recht steht nach #Zerstörung 1943 ist die #Gedenkhalle sehr beeindruckend!

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