Walkway Arch view of Berlin Cathedral & Spree

@karstenkoehn

Germany

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Berlin

The ultimate juxtaposition of when-old-meets-new — a 115-year-old Renaissance-revival church is captured through a graffiti-emblazoned tunnel under the railway. Berlin is famous for its street art, with a rich and complicated heritage that dates back to protests of the Berlin Wall. And with the contrast of the church's ultra-ornate façade, the shot captures a grittiness that elevates the viewpoint of the historical structure in a modern way.

Plan

Overview

Skill level

Easy

Accessbility

Public Location

Hours

Anytime

Fee

Free

Pack

Wide-angle lens (31mm)
Tripod

How to get there

N52° 31' 19.794"E13° 23' 50.964"

This photo of the Berlin Cathedral was taken from a pedestrian walkway tunnel, underneath the railway. The tunnel is about a seven-minute walk north of the Cathedral, on the other side of the Spree. To get here, take a train, tram or bus to S Hackescher Markt station. Exit the station onto Henriette-Herz-Platz and follow the rails west until you reach the water. Go through the arch heading north towards Monbijoupark. Once in the tunnel, turn around and face south. From there, you'll have a lovely view of Berlin Cathedral and the Spree.