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St. Hedwig's Cathedral
A Neoclassical Gem in Berlin's Heart
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St. Hedwig's Cathedral, a Roman Catholic church located at Bebelplatz, was constructed from 1747 to 1773 based on designs by Georg Wenzeslaus von Knobelsdorff. As the Metropolitan Church of the Archdiocese of Berlin, it was rebuilt from 1952 to 1963 after wartime damage. It holds architectural heritage status and is currently undergoing renovation.
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Frederick II commissioned the construction of the cathedral.
Quick Facts
- Founded
- 1747
- Architect
- Georg Wenzeslaus von Knobelsdorff
- Architectural Style
- Neoclassical
- Heritage Status
- Architectural Heritage Monument
- Denomination
- Roman Catholic
- Former Name
- St.-Hedwigs-Kirche
- Opening Hours
- Mo-Sa 10:00-17:00; Su 13:00-17:00; PH off
- Wheelchair Access
- Fully accessible
- Website
- hedwigs-kathedrale.de
- Phone
- +49 30 30877980
Audio Guide
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Location
Nearby
Memorial for the Nazi book burnings
104 m away
Berlin State Opera
104 m away
Bebelplatz
110 m away
Prinzessinnenpalais
151 m away
Friedrichswerdersche Kirche
182 m away
Altes Palais
187 m away
PalaisPopulaire
178 m away
Kronprinzenpalais
204 m away
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- Not reviewed