Sacred Spaces in Germany

An imperial church bombed to ruins during WWII now stands as a jagged memorial.

One of the oldest cemeteries in Germany was originally used for victims of a cholera epidemic.

The largest mosque in Germany.

A famed artist's inspiring work of peace and tolerance.

Art historians have debated the identity of this medieval stone rider since the 19th century.

At one of Berlin’s oldest churches, visitors can place mosaic tiles to help restore a medieval mural.

This magnificent church allows travelers along one of Germany's busiest roadways a chance to rest and reflect.

The last Tsar of Russia constructed this private church just so he could attend services when visiting his wife's hometown.

This concrete church spent a period of its history as a World War II bunker.

This unique medieval artwork featuring the story of the Antichrist remained lost for decades.

This medieval cathedral houses stained-glass windows featuring saints and pretzels.

Seventeen members of the local royal family are interred in this Baroque church in northern Germany.

A carved grave marker from the 2nd century is mounted in the alcove wall of this Bavarian church.

Dancing skeletal figures pay homage to a medieval mural destroyed during World War II.

A stunning two-story timepiece within a medieval Brick Gothic church.

A tiny chapel clings to a precipice above Germany’s gemstone capital.