St. Nicholas' Church (Nikolaikirche)

Nikolai Church is the oldest religious building in the historical center and, although closed in 2008 for renovations, it is worth visiting just for its surroundings. You can go back to a small German neighborhood of the Middle Ages. The current building is from the fifteenth century, but the towers are medieval effectively. Unfortunately it was destroyed during the bombings of World War II and had to be rebuilt again. Currently, the interior houses a war museum which will reopen in 2009. One of the most romantic and charming building of Berlin. Its small garden with wooden benches is the perfect

The church is the oldest building in the city (1230) and later the Gothic choir was added. The two 84 meter towers are the hallmark of this church and were added in 1876. The interior (which I couldn't access as it was closed) has archaeological sites, collections of religious art and a model of the city from the fifteenth century.