27th Oct 2025: St. Mary’s Church (Marienkirche) and the Berlin Television Tower (Fernsehturm)
Located near Alexanderplatz in the heart of Berlin, St. Mary’s Church (Marienkirche) is one of the city’s oldest churches, first mentioned in records in 1292. Built in Gothic style with red brick, it later incorporated Baroque and Neo-Gothic elements. Inside, the church is renowned for its 15th-century “Dance of Death” fresco, stretching about 22 meters, which serves as a poignant reminder of life’s transience. Although heavily damaged during World War II, it was restored in the 1950s by the East German government.
Today, it continues to function as a Protestant place of worship, and a statue of Martin Luther stands in front of the church.
Right next to it rises the Berlin Television Tower (Fernsehturm), an iconic symbol of the former East Germany, soaring to a height of 368 meters. Constructed between 1965 and 1969, it was originally intended to showcase the power of the East, but now stands as a landmark of reunified Berlin. At 203 meters, visitors can enjoy an observation deck and bar, while the revolving restaurant “Sphere” at 207 meters offers a 360-degree panoramic view. On clear days, visibility can reach up to 42 kilometers, attracting over a million visitors annually.
Together, these two structures embody the intersection of Berlin’s rich history and modern vitality, their proximity symbolizing the fusion of the old city and a new era.
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