Situated on the Werder island that lies between the two tributaries of the Spree River, the Friedrichswerdersche Kirche was built during the time period of 1824 and 1830. Designed by the Karl Friedrich Schinkel, the church is constructed on the lines of neo-Gothic architecture.
Named after the former Duke of Prussia, Friedrich Wilhelm, the Friedrichswerdersche Kirche has a serene charm of its own. The interior of the Church is in compliance with the simplicity of the exterior. The exterior of the church has a double-towered facade.
Tourists, apart from admiring the architectural magnificence of the Friedrichswerdersche Kirche, also like to explore the central part of the church that
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houses a gallery of art collectibles by renowned artists. These antiques date back to the Romantic Period of the 19th century, featuring the works of well known artists like Johann Gottfried Schadow, Theodor Kalide, Christian Friedrich Tieck, Ridolfo Schadow, Christian Daniel Rauch and Emil Wolff. Some of the other things to see in Friedrichswerdersche Kirche are:
- The Schinkel Museum that provides an insight into the life of the church's architect, Karl Friedrich Schinkel. It also provides a detailed history of the establishment of the church.
- The original plaster model of “Two Princesses”: This was created by Ridolfo Schadow and is considered to be the crowning jewel of the church. It is the best example of neo-classical work of art in Germany.
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