Harboring the ambiance of a nostalgic past, the Nikolaiviertel is considered to be one of the oldest quarters in the city of Berlin. It is also referred to as the St. Nicholas quarter in Berlin. It is among the most visited Berlin tourist attractions and it particularly known for its laid-back charm. Outlining the Spree River, the Nikolaiviertel houses the replicas of some of the oldest and famous buildings that add to the historic ambiance of the city.
Completely destroyed in the Second World War, the Nikolaiviertel was reconstructed in 1979, during the 750th anniversary of Berlin. Some of the important architectural structures in Nikolaiviertel are:
Rotes Rathaus: Designed by German architect Hermann Friedrich Waesemann, this palatial building was constructed between the period of 1861 and 1869.
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Built with red bricks, which is where it gets its name from, the Rotes Rathaus in Nikolaiviertel has a renaissance style of architecture. Presently, it is the official residential address of the Berlin Mayor.
The Nikolaikirche: It is a 13th century church, which is considered to be the oldest in Berlin. In the following years of its construction, the church was renovated a couple of times in 1402 and 1877. After complete ruination in the bombing of 1945, it had to be rebuilt from scrap in 1987. Presently, the Nikolaikirche in Nikolaiviertel also houses a museum that shelves ancient artifacts.
Nikolaiviertel is a sought after tourist attraction in Berlin because here the tourists get to see the old world charm of Berlin and appreciate the beauty of the architectural wonders of the palce.
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