Situated in the beautiful town of Potsdam, the Erlöserkirche dates back to the 19th Century. The church reflects the spectacular Neo-Gothic architecture and its tower is particularly notable. Music is a significant part of the church and its young choir, as well as senior choirs, perform at the church. It hosts several other musical concerts as well.
Set in the Kronprinzenhaus, Kammermusiksaal Friedenau is a classy concert hall that opened its doors in 1986. This well-designed hall is known to have good accoustics, making it a preferred venue for classical concerts and recitals. Amateur and professional musicians use this space to showcase their talent and wow the audience. The hall also features a host of vintage organs that were used before the digital age.
Built under the watchful eye of renowned German architect Friedrich August Stüler, the magnificent Evangelische Kirche St. Nicolai is a fine example of Romanesque Revival architecture. The construction of the church was ordered by King Friedrich Wilhelm in 1864. During World War II, the church suffered severe external damage. However, it was quickly restored to its current facade in 1952. The church also features a memorial for the victims of the Sachsenhausen concentration camp.
Bendlerblock, the iconic structure is located on Stauffenbergstraße, in Tiergarten. Establsihed in 1914, the building has played several significant roles in history of Berlin and thereby shaped the very future of the nation. Starting out as an official building for the German Navy, it came to be used as the Defence Ministry of the Republic of Weimar, during World War I. Under the Nazi rule, it functioned as a federal office for many departments. It was where also a niche resistance group, against National Socialism was formed. As of today, the Bendler Block comprises of the Memorial to the German Resistance dedicated to the brave officers of the resistance group.
Berlin 1939-1945 Commonwealth Cemetery was founded in the year 1945. It was the central resting place for prisoners of war and aircrew who laid down their lives in East Germany and Berlin region. Nearly 80 percent of the prisoners of war are buried at Berlin 1939-1945 Commonwealth War Graves Commission Cemetery. These were mostly aircrew who died in air raids conducted over Berlin city as well as towns of eastern Germany. This cemetery contains nearly 3595 Commonwealth war burials from World War II. Out of these, 397 could not be identified. Berlin 1939-1945 Commonwealth War Graves Commission Cemetery is under the aegis of the British Crown and thus, it is a part of the United Kingdom's territory.
Ehemaliges Staatsratsgebäude am Schlossplatz or the Former Council of State building on Schloßplatz was one of the first buildings to be constructed in Berlin after the end of World War II. It was then used for various political events and diplomatic receptions. Today, the building is the address of the European School of Management and Technology (ESMT) but still carries the beautiful stained art work of Womacka and the mosaic of the GDR state emblem.