Kaiser Wilhelm Gedächtnis Church
Kaiser Wilhelm Gedachtnis Church is a memorial structure situated next to the new Kaiser Wilhelm Gedachtnis Church. The old church serves as a memorial hall to the original structure that was demolished in November 1943. Only the west tower remained after the allied bombing. The church is situated at the Breitscheidplatz, the commercial center of Berlin. The church was rebuilt after World War II. The west tower was incorporated into the new design and turned into the memorial hall. This Gedenkhalle houses original items from the old church, including some of the mosaic decorations and reliefs. It also features photographs of the old structure from before and after its demise. The damaged tower itself serves as a symbol of Berlin's resolve to rebuild the city after the war. The tower is also a daily reminder of war and its destruction.
