Gendarmenmarkt

The Gendarmenmarkt is a square in Berlin, and the site of the Konzerthaus and the French Cathedral and German Cathedrals. The centre of the Gendarmenmarkt is crowned by a statue of Germany's poet Friedrich Schiller. The square was created by Johann Arnold Nering at the end of the seventeenth century as the Linden-Markt and reconstructed by Georg Christian Unger in 1773. The Gendarmenmarkt is named after the Prussian regiment Gens d'Armes.

During World War II, most of the buildings were badly damaged or destroyed. Today all the buildings are restored to their former state.

The Gendarmenmarkt hosts one of Berlin's most popular Christmas markets.

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Turkish Airlines
8 December 2015
As the festive season approaches, the Gendarmenmarkt is the perfect place to be! Surrounded by magnificent buildings, Berlin’s most beautiful square will sure leave you impressed.
Dave G
11 August 2014
One of Berlin's most beautiful squares. A Ritter Sport Bunte Schokowelt is right down the street. Make your own chocolate flavor & it's ready for you in 30 minutes. Enjoy your creation in this square.
Eirini Sar
14 October 2015
The best Christmas Market in Berlin, lots of traditional foods and drinks to try from plus theatrical and dance happenings! Be sure to try Bratwurst and German bread.
Banu Dnzr
1 June 2016
It was very near our hotel so we enjoyed our time at the numerous cafes. You can hear the fiddlers perform as you sit and relax at the cafes. The konzerthaus and the French Dome are nearby
rouzbeh farzan
6 February 2018
Mindays at 1pm there is a praying with music and a short preaching...and its realy a fantastic moment for relaxing
SandyInBerlin
30 May 2012
Enjoy Berlin's Classic Open Air Concert series on the beautiful Gendarmenmarkt in July. If you can't get tickets bring a lawn chair and commune with hundreds lounging in the streets around the venue.
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