Here the German and French twin Cathedrals and das Konzerthaus, built by Berlin’s most important architect - Karl Friedrich Schinkel, one of the greatest even neo-classic architects. For the first week of June every summer they do great open air concerts out here in the square.
The Huguenots were kicked out of France by Louis XIV in the 1680s and brought new ideas, skills and technologies to Berlin. Find out why Berliner Weisse is best drunk in this beautifully picturesque square.
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