Fodor's Expert Review Nikolaiviertel

Mitte Historical
Nikolaiviertel, St. Nicholas' Church, Mitte, Berlin, Germany, Europe.

Renovated in the 1980s and a tad concrete-heavy as a result, this tiny quarter grew up around Berlin's oldest parish church, the medieval, twin-spire St. Nikolaikirche (St. Nicholas's Church), dating from 1230 (though rebuilt in 1987) and now a museum. The adjacent Fischerinsel (Fisherman's Island) area was the heart of Berlin almost 800 years ago, and retains a bit of its medieval character. At Breite Strasse you'll find two of Berlin's oldest buildings: No. 35 is the Ribbeckhaus, the city's only surviving Renaissance structure, dating from 1624, and No. 36 is the early-baroque Marstall, built by Michael Matthais between 1666 and 1669. The area feels rather artificial, but draws tourists to its gift stores, cafés, and restaurants.

Historical Historic District

Quick Facts

Berlin, Berlin  10178, Germany

030-2400–2162

stadtmuseum.de

Sight Details:
Rate Includes: Nikolaikirche museum €5, Nikolaikirche museum closed Mon.

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