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The French Cathedral in Berlin

is at the Gendarmenmarkt, across the Konzerthaus and the German Cathedral. The earliest parts of the church date back to 1701, although it was subsequently expanded. After being heavily damaged during World War II, the church was rebuilt and continues to offer church services and concerts.

Name

Despite the name, the church on Gendarmenmarkt is not a cathedral, it is the Reformed Church of of the Huguenot Society in Berlin. It is even in this church the Hugenotten Museum is located.

Read more: https://franzoesischer-dom.berlin/en/history

Events and activities

 

The French Cathedral hosts a variety of events and activities:

  • Concerts: Regular organ concerts and other musical performances
  • Viewing Platform: The tower offers a panoramic view of BerlinHuguenot Museum: Exhibits on the history and life of French Huguenots in Berlin

Address and Website

  • Address: Gendarmenmarkt 1-5, 10117 Berlin, Germany
  • Website: 

Opening HoursThe church is open to visitors daily:

  • Monday to Sunday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PMChurch Services: Sundays at 9:30 AM and 11:00 AM (with a French service at 11:00 AM)

Public TransportThe French Cathedral is easily accessible by public transport:

  • U-Bahn: Lines U2 and U9, stop at Gendarmenmarkt
  • S-Bahn: Lines S1, S2, S25, and S26, stop at Berlin Hauptbahnhof (a short walk to Gendarmenmarkt)Bus: Numerous bus lines 
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Have a Seminar or get married at the French Cathedral

https://besondere-orte.com/en/venues/franzosischer-dom


Read about the Hugenotten Museum (Internal link)
https://citybreak.berlin/the-huguenot-museum-in-the-french-cathedral-at-gendarmenmarkt-in-berlin/

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