Kurfurstendam & Europa Centre Area, Berlin Photos

When West Berlin stood as an island in East Germany, its showcase business area was Kurfurstendam (or Ku'dam). Major sites include Europa Centre & its World Fountain (1983) by Joachim Schmettau; Broken chain sculpture (1987); several major department stores; & the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church.

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Mercedes building at Europa Centre on Tauentzienstraße in Ku'dam area. Berlin, Germany.Europa Centre World Fountain by Joachim Schmettau. Berlin, Germany.Europa Centre World Fountain by Joachim Schmettau. Berlin, Germany.Europa Centre World Fountain by Joachim Schmettau. Berlin, Germany.
Mercedes building at Europa Centre on Tauentzienstraße in Ku'dam area. Berlin, Germany.Europa Centre World Fountain (1983) by Joachim Schmettau. Berlin, Germany.Europa Centre World Fountain (1983) by Joachim Schmettau. Berlin, Germany.Europa Centre World Fountain (1983) by Joachim Schmettau. Berlin, Germany.
Europa Centre World Fountain by Joachim Schmettau. Berlin, Germany.Europa Centre World Fountain by Joachim Schmettau. Berlin, Germany.Children play on Europa Centre Fountain. Berlin, Germany.Europa Centre Fountain. Berlin, Germany.
Europa Centre World Fountain (1983) by Joachim Schmettau. Berlin, Germany.Europa Centre World Fountain (1983) by Joachim Schmettau. Berlin, Germany.Children play on Europa Centre Fountain. Berlin, Germany.Europa Centre Fountain. Berlin, Germany.
Europa Centre scene on Tauentzienstraße in Ku'dam area. Berlin, Germany.Broken chain sculpture by Brigitte Matschinsky-Denninghoff & Martin Matschinsky on Ku'dam with Kaiser-Wilhelm Memorial Church beyond. Berlin, Germany.Broken chain sculpture by Brigitte Matschinsky-Denninghoff & Martin Matschinsky on Ku'dam with Peek & Cloppenburg store. Berlin, Germany.Peek & Cloppenburg department store on Tauentzienstraße. Berlin, Germany.
Europa Centre scene on Tauentzienstraße in Ku'dam area. Berlin, Germany.Broken chain sculpture (1987) by Brigitte Matschinsky-Denninghoff & Martin Matschinsky on Ku'dam with Kaiser-Wilhelm Memorial Church beyond. Berlin, Germany.Broken chain sculpture (1987) by Brigitte Matschinsky-Denninghoff & Martin Matschinsky on Ku'dam with Peek & Cloppenburg store. Berlin, Germany.Peek & Cloppenburg department store on Tauentzienstraße. Berlin, Germany.
Kurfurstendam streetscape with Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church. Berlin, Germany.Kurfurstendam streetscape with Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church over Broken chain sculpture. Berlin, Germany.Antique cast iron water pump by Schoening of Berlin on Kurfurstendam. Berlin, Germany.Detail of antique cast iron water pump by Schoening of Berlin on Kurfurstendam. Berlin, Germany.
Kurfurstendam streetscape with Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church. Berlin, Germany.Kurfurstendam streetscape with Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church over Broken chain sculpture. Berlin, Germany.Antique cast iron water pump by Schoening of Berlin on Kurfurstendam. Berlin, Germany.Detail of antique cast iron water pump by Schoening of Berlin on Kurfurstendam. Berlin, Germany.
Detail of antique cast iron water pump by Schoening of Berlin on Kurfurstendam. Berlin, Germany.Ka De We department store on Tauentzienstraße. Berlin, Germany.Wittenbergplatz U-Bahn entrance building on Ku'dam. Berlin, Germany.Wittenbergplatz U-Bahn entrance on Ku'dam. Berlin, Germany.
Detail of antique cast iron water pump by Schoening of Berlin on Kurfurstendam. Berlin, Germany.Ka De We (Kaufhaus des Westens) department store on Tauentzienstraße. Berlin, Germany.Wittenbergplatz U-Bahn entrance building on Ku'dam. Berlin, Germany.Wittenbergplatz U-Bahn entrance on Ku'dam. Berlin, Germany.
Kaiser-Wilhelm Memorial Church. Berlin, Germany.Kaiser-Wilhelm Memorial Church ruins preserved after WWII. Berlin, Germany.Kaiser-Wilhelm Memorial Church at night. Berlin, Germany.Kaiser-Wilhelm Memorial Church seen from to of Europa Centre. Berlin, Germany.
Kaiser-Wilhelm Memorial Church. Berlin, Germany.Kaiser-Wilhelm Memorial Church ruins preserved after WWII. Berlin, Germany.Kaiser-Wilhelm Memorial Church at night. Berlin, Germany.Kaiser-Wilhelm Memorial Church seen from to of Europa Centre. Berlin, Germany.
Hexagonal replacement tower for ruined Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church. Berlin, Germany.Hexagonal replacement tower for ruined Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church. Berlin, Germany.Gedächtniskirche of Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church on Kurfurstendam. Berlin, Germany.Interior of Gedächtniskirche of Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church on Kurfurstendam. Berlin, Germany.
Hexagonal replacement tower for ruined Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church. Berlin, Germany.Hexagonal replacement tower for ruined Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church. Berlin, Germany.Gedächtniskirche of Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church on Kurfurstendam. Berlin, Germany.Interior of Gedächtniskirche of Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church on Kurfurstendam. Berlin, Germany.
Crucifix in Gedächtniskirche of Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church. Berlin, Germany.Organ in Gedächtniskirche of Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church. Berlin, Germany.Mosaic ceiling at Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church. Berlin, Germany.Christ mosaic detail at Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church. Berlin, Germany.
Crucifix in Gedächtniskirche of Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church. Berlin, Germany.Organ in Gedächtniskirche of Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church. Berlin, Germany.Mosaic ceiling at Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church. Berlin, Germany.Christ mosaic detail at Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church. Berlin, Germany.
Wilhelm I mosaic detail at Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church. Berlin, Germany.Wilhelm I mosaic portrait detail at Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church. Berlin, Germany.Charlemagne mosaic detail at Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church. Berlin, Germany.Heraldic mosaic detail at Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church. Berlin, Germany.
Wilhelm I mosaic detail at Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church. Berlin, Germany.Wilhelm I mosaic portrait detail at Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church. Berlin, Germany.Charlemagne mosaic detail at Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church. Berlin, Germany.Heraldic mosaic detail at Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church. Berlin, Germany.
Heraldic mosaic detail at Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church. Berlin, Germany.St Michael slaying dragon mosaic detail at Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church. Berlin, Germany.St Michael slaying dragon mosaic detail at Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church. Berlin, Germany.Berlin Zoologischer Garten railway station. Berlin, Germany.
Heraldic mosaic detail at Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church. Berlin, Germany.St Michael slaying dragon mosaic detail at Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church. Berlin, Germany.St Michael slaying dragon mosaic detail at Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church. Berlin, Germany.Berlin Zoologischer Garten railway station. Berlin, Germany. Architect: Fritz Hane.
Modern commercial building with sail on Kant at Fasanen streets. Berlin, Germany.


Modern commercial building with sail on Kant at Fasanen streets. Berlin, Germany.



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