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of a number of the smaller half domes side at the base of the dome. While important crypt in Germany and one
and galleries. the dome itself is a landmark, from of the most important royal burial
the walkway you will see many of sites in Europe.
A feature of the current building Berlin’s other landmarks.
since it was first built is the 7269 pipe With nearly 100 sarcophagi dating
Sauer organ. When it was first built The museum showcases the Cathe- from the 16th century to the 20th cen-
in 1905 it was the largest pipe organ dral’s history with drawings and mod- tury, as well as burial monuments, it
in Germany. The organ is still used els of the various buildings through documents more than 400 years of the
today during some religious services the centuries. Many well known archi- Hohenzollern dynasty. It is the final
and for concerts. tects and artists have been involved in resting place of many of the Kings and
some way in the in the history of the Dukes of Prussia, Electors of Branden-
Visitors who are in reasonable shape Berliner Dom. burg and their families. The coffins
and not afraid of heights can venture are in many cases, works of art. Made
out onto the Dom walkway. It re- With magnificent art and architecture, from wood, stone or metal they were
quires a climb up 270 steps with the and incredible views, you might think crafted by famous artisans of the time.
occasional peek-a-boo view through you’ve seen it all. But there is more!
a window to reach the walkway The Hohenzollern Crypt lies beneath The crypt was damaged in the bomb-
which makes its way around the out- the cathedral. It is the largest and most ing of the cathedral and the resulting

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