MITTE. Noted for its massive, 243-foot high dome, this 1905 cathedral is frequented by (among others) the Cathedral Choir, the church congregation, the State and Cathedral Choir, and the theological faculty of the Humdolt Uni-Berlin Sauer. The dome gallery allows for a majestic view of the entire sanctuary, which has a seating capacity of 1500. The organ features 7269 pipes. S-BAHN: Hackescher Markt

MITTE. This German cathedral and its French counterpart create a bookend effect for the Gendarmenmarkt square. Deutscher Dom features a museum devoted to the history of German democracy from the 19th century to the present. U-BAHN: Französische Strasse

MITTE. A visit to the dome of the French Cathedral on the Gendarmenmarkt is well worth the trip. The tower offers sweeping views of Berlin, and there's even a restaurant atop the French Cathedral.

PANKOW. This 19th-century church drew a global audience in 1989 for its nightly peace vigils. These demonstrations, which were orchestrated by the pastor, proved an integral role in the resistance against East German communism. S-BAHN: Schönhauser Allee

MITTE. Berlin's oldest Jewish cemetery was in use from 1672 through 1827. Sadly, much of the property was destroyed by the Nazis during the period of Jewish deportation in 1943. Remains include memorials honoring the deportation, the Holocaust, and the 18th century philosopher Moses Mendelssohn. Visitors are requested to wear head coverings.