Gendarmenmarkt

The Gendarmenmarkt, in Berlin

The Gendarmenmarkt is considered the most beautiful square of Berlin, a harmonious ensemble framed by two domed churches and a theatre. The Berlin audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this jewel of architecture, in the heart of the town.

The most beautiful square of Berlin

The Gendarmenmarkt is often considered the most beautiful square of Berlin. This harmonious and symmetrical architectural ensemble, laid out in the eighteenth century, is framed by three majestic buildings: the Konzerthaus, the concert hall in the centre, flanked on either side by two twin churches topped with domes, the French dome and the German dome. In the centre stands a statue of the poet Friedrich Schiller. The name of the square comes from a former regiment of gendarmes that was once located there. Destroyed during the war then magnificently restored, the Gendarmenmarkt hosts concerts, markets and events in an exceptional setting.

What to see

You admire the harmonious and symmetrical ensemble framed by the Konzerthaus, the concert hall, and the two twin domed churches, the French dome and the German dome, with the statue of Schiller in the centre. The Gendarmenmarkt is considered the most beautiful square of Berlin. It is a must-see stop, to be explored on foot.

Practical information

The Gendarmenmarkt lies in the heart of Berlin, near the Unter den Linden avenue, reachable on foot and by public transport. It is a public square freely accessible; the Konzerthaus and the domes have their own visiting hours. The square is particularly beautiful illuminated in the evening and during the markets.

Why is the Gendarmenmarkt famous in Berlin?

It is often considered the most beautiful square of Berlin, a harmonious eighteenth-century ensemble framed by the Konzerthaus and two twin domed churches, the French dome and the German dome, with the statue of Schiller.

Where is the Gendarmenmarkt?

In the heart of Berlin, near the Unter den Linden avenue, in Germany.