Frieze Art - Reichstagsgebäude - Berlin, Germany, BE
Posted by: 
Tante.Hossi
N 52° 31.117 E 013° 22.519
33U E 389761 N 5819963
At the so-called 'Reichstagsgebäude', which is the capitol building of Germany, is a nice Frieze Art above the main entrance. The building is located in the center of Berlin, Germany.
Waymark Code: WMHWVV
Location: Berlin, Germany
Date Posted: 08/21/2013
Views: 85
At the so-called 'Reichstagsgebäude', which is the capitol building of Germany, is a nice Frieze Art above the main entrance. The building is located in the center of Berlin, Germany.
The building has been created by plans of Paul Wallot in the years 1884–1894.
History of the Reichstag:
1871 Declaration of the German Empire
1884 to 1894 Construction of the Reichstag by Paul Wallot
28 February, 1933 Fire destorys main hall
May 1945 Soviet flag flies at the Reichstag, symbolizing the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II
1957 to 1972 Building simplified and renovated for use by the West German Parliament
2 December, 1990 First meeting-place for new Bundestag of reunited Germany
23 June, 1995 Wrapped by Christo
1995 to 1999 Renovation by Norman Foster including new glass and steel dome
19 April, 1999 Building reopens with new dome.
22 November, 2010 Roof and dome closed to visitors due to apparent terrorit threat
Artist: n.a.
Address:
Reichstag
Platz der Republik 1
11011 Berlin
Web URL to relevant information: [Web Link]
|
Visit Instructions:
Logging requirements: Please upload your own personal photos of the building and a piece of art (minimum 1).