Gendarmenmarkt - French Cathedral Französischer Dom
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The counterpart to the German Cathedral in Berlin, on the north side of the Gendarmenmarkt, is the Französischer Dom. It consists of the Friedrichstadt Church and the domed tower which was added later. It was built by Louis Cayart and Quesnay in 1701-05 for the Huguenot community which had settled in Berlin in 1685. The 70 m/230ft high tower was built by G. C. Unger following C. F. von Gontard's design.
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The redesigned ground floor of the church now houses the Huguenot Museum, with exhibits illustrating the history of the Huguenots in France and Berlin-Brandenburg.
Address:
Französischer Dom, Gendarmenmarkt 5, D-10117 Berlin, Germany
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