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Heilige-Geist-Kirche

Neo-Gothic Gem in Moabit's Heart

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Inaugurated on December 19, 1906, the Heilige-Geist-Kirche is a key architectural site in Berlin's Moabit district. Designed by Ernst Paulus, the church blends neo-Gothic style with regional traditions and is a protected heritage monument. It sustained minimal damage during World War II, with only its stained glass windows needing replacement.

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Empress Auguste Viktoria attended the inauguration.

Quick Facts

Founded: December 19, 1906
Architect: Ernst Paulus
Heritage Status: Cultural Heritage Monument
Denomination: Protestant
Wheelchair Access: Fully accessible

Guided Story

Here you are, in front of the Heilige-Geist-Kirche, a key landmark in Berlin's Moabit district. Designed by Ernst Paulus, this Protestant church was inaugurated on December 19, 1906. You might notice the neo-Gothic style that blends seamlessly with regional traditions. Remarkably, the church suffered minimal damage during World War II, with the stained glass windows being the only parts needing replacement. Take a look around—the acute angle of the plot at Perleberger Straße and Birkenstraße gives the church a distinctive presence in the cityscape. Beyond being a place of worship, it's a protected cultural heritage monument in Germany.