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The Four Evangelists VISITORS’ CHECKLIST
Mosaics depicting the
Four Evangelists Practical Information
decorate the ceilings Am Lustgarten.
of the smaller niches Tel 030-20 26 91 19.
in the cathedral. They ∑ berlinerdom.de
were designed by Open 9am–8pm Mon–Sat,
Woldemar Friedrich.
noon–8pm Sun (Oct–Mar: until
7pm). & 5 10am & 6pm Sun.
Transport
 Hackescher Markt.
@ 100, 200.

The Resurrection
The stained glass in the
windows of the apses,
designed by Anton von
Werner, shows scenes from
the life of Jesus.

KEY
1 Figures of the Apostles
2 The Pulpit, an example of
elaborate Neo-Baroque design, is
part of the cathedral’s ornate decor
dating from the early 20th century.
3 The main altar, saved from
the previous cathedral, is the work
of Friedrich August Stüler and dates
from 1850.

. Sarcophagi of Friedrich I
and his Wife
Both of these were designed by
Andreas Schlüter. The sculpture
on Sophie Charlotte’s
sarcophagus depicts death.

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