Saint Hedwig’s Cathedral

St. Hedwig's Cathedral, in Berlin

St. Hedwig's Cathedral is the main Catholic church of Berlin, with a silhouette inspired by the Pantheon of Rome, near Bebelplatz. The Berlin audio-guided tour stops here, with respect, to evoke this sanctuary with a characteristic dome.

The Catholic church with the Roman dome

St. Hedwig's Cathedral is the main Catholic church of Berlin, seat of the archdiocese. Built in the eighteenth century under the reign of Frederick II, it was the first great Catholic church built in the Prussian capital, then mostly Protestant, as a sign of tolerance. Its silhouette, with its great dome, is inspired by the Pantheon of Rome. Dedicated to Saint Hedwig, it stands near Bebelplatz, in the heart of the monumental ensemble of Unter den Linden. Destroyed during the war then rebuilt, it remains a major sanctuary. You discover it with respect, a witness of the religious history of Berlin.

What to see

You admire, with respect, the Catholic sanctuary with a great dome inspired by the Pantheon of Rome, the first great Catholic church of the Prussian capital, built under Frederick II as a sign of tolerance, near Bebelplatz. St. Hedwig's Cathedral is a major sanctuary of Berlin. It is a stop to be discovered with respect.

Practical information

St. Hedwig's Cathedral lies near Bebelplatz, on the Unter den Linden avenue, in Berlin, reachable on foot. A place of worship, it can be visited with respect for services; access and hours follow their own conditions, which vary. It is best to check them before coming and to respect the sacred character of the place.

What is particular about St. Hedwig's Cathedral of Berlin?

It is the main Catholic church of the town, the first great Catholic church of the Protestant Prussian capital, built under Frederick II as a sign of tolerance, with a dome inspired by the Pantheon of Rome.

Where is St. Hedwig's Cathedral?

Near Bebelplatz, on the Unter den Linden avenue, in Berlin, in Germany.