The Gendarmenmarkt

one of the most beautiful squares in Europe. It was created at the end of the 17th century
as a market place, the Linden Markt.It is now a quiet place surrounded by three landmark buildings, the Französischer Dom, Deutscher Dom and the Konzerthaus. In the center of the square is a statue of Friedrich Schiller, a famous German poet. The Germsn Catherdral was burnt out and recontructed to recreate the romantic island near the Statte Mitte.