Construction of the Reichstag building. The Reichstag in Berlin is the most famous historical building in Germany

Remembering the Reichstag in Germany, the image of Adolf Hitler and all the horrors of war appear before your eyes. The very name “Reichstag” can be translated as “people's assembly” and its main purpose was to resolve political issues for the benefit of Germany. Today this building represents the unity of the state and its difficult history. Tourists who find themselves near the Reichstag for the first time are amazed by its beautiful architecture. There is no trace of past defeats left on the windows and long-suffering walls, and today the building shines with renewed vigor. Every tourist dreams of taking a photo with the Reichstag in the background, and there are several tens of thousands of them every year.

History of construction

The reign of Otto Bismarck is considered the brightest in the history of Germany; it is not for nothing that he was nicknamed the Iron Chancellor. He managed to unite disparate kingdoms and regions to create a single state. In honor of the unification of Germany, an order was given to erect the most beautiful and majestic structure. A part of Kaiser Square (the current Republic Square) was allocated for construction, almost on the banks of the Spree River.

Before the builders had time to begin work, an insurmountable obstacle arose. Count Radzinsky refused to provide his lands for construction. Initially, the author of the project was a Russian architect, but during negotiations with Radzinsky it was announced new competition, in which Paul Wollot, a native of Germany, won. The project was expected to be idle for several years. It was possible to implement it only after the death of the count, with the consent of his son. The laying of the foundation for the future government house took place in 1884. It was completed by Wilhelm I, and a decade later, Wilhelm II had the opportunity to celebrate the completion of construction. Parliament first met in the new building only in 1894.

Architecture

According to Vollot, the renewed Germany should be associated with strength and power. It was these features that he tried to embody in the strict architecture of the Reichstag. The building is made in the imperial style and is distinguished by a weighted, even massive base. The structure has the shape of a square, in each corner of which there is a tower - a symbol of a separate region.

In the center there was a spherical dome, which surpassed all other buildings in the city in height. The ruler did not like this superiority; he saw in it an attempt to surpass other attributes of royal power. During construction, the covering of the dome was no different from the rest of the roof, but as a result of the last restoration in the middle of the 20th century, it became glass. Today the height of the building reaches 75 meters. The roof is decorated with an unusual observation deck for visitors. The panoramas from it to the capital amaze with their beauty.

The main facade is made in the ancient Roman style. At the entrance there is a colonnade, which is topped with a portico with triumphal bas-reliefs. Previously, bells and parts of a carillon were located in decorative turrets along the edges of the portico. The instrument has now been dismantled. The towers are decorated with 16 allegorical sculptures illustrating various areas public life, including:

armed forces;
farming;
industrial enterprises;
brewing;
art.

In 1916, the inscription “To the German people” was added to the pediment. It was made from melted down French cannons captured in the First World War. William II did not approve of the appearance of the inscription, as well as the construction itself; he saw this as an attempt on his sole power. And so it happened, a few years later, from the balcony in the Reichstag, Germany was proclaimed a republic.

Vallot also did not ignore the decoration of the halls. He designed the interior in a style characteristic of administrative buildings that era. The walls and ceiling were richly decorated with stucco and carved wood panels. There were a large number of bas-reliefs, rosettes and garlands.

Many visitors consider the dome to be the most outstanding part of the Reichstag. It appeared in its current form only in the 90s. The author of the project was the architect Norman Foster. The weight of the structure is close to 1.2 thousand tons, the height is more than 23 meters, and cross section equals 38 meters. The dome is very multifunctional; it simultaneously serves as a grandiose observation deck, dimmer and ventilation.

There are two fenced paths for ascending and descending from the site. Mirrors and window openings controlled by a powerful computer. It allows you to ventilate the room and adjust the lighting with a simple press of a key. Light enters the meeting room through the dome and creates comfortable atmosphere for work. Modern technologies provide the Reichstag with the necessary energy. Installed on its roof solar panels, and part of the heat comes from nearby thermal springs.

The difficult fate of the Reichstag

The Reichstag building was used for parliamentary meetings, both under Wilhelm II and after the change of power. Adolf Hitler's party, which led the country in accordance with the law, did not change traditions. Even before the war, the years of Nazi rule were accompanied by confrontation with adherents of communism. It was their fault that was seen in the terrible fire of 1933.

The dark history of the Reichstag continued until the day of Germany's surrender in World War II, when a red banner was hoisted over it. At that time, the building was a pile of ruins; only some walls remained standing. Photographs of ruins with thousands of inscriptions left by Soviet soldiers. This is how they celebrated their victory and superiority. Of course, the façade of the Reichstag today has been completely restored and no inscriptions remain on it, but they have not been completely destroyed. Painted walls can be seen on the roof, in the meeting room and some interior spaces. They remind not only tourists of the horrors of fascism, but also the Germans themselves, so as not to allow history to repeat itself.

When was it built Berlin Wall, the Reichstag turned out to be on her west side. Meetings were no longer held there, and restoration began two decades after the Victory. The work was completed in 1972. The Reichstag now became a historical institution and remained so until 1992. In 1995, the renovated Reichstag with a dome reopened in the role that was originally intended for it.

How to visit the building

Tourists are allowed to visit the Reichstag as part of excursion groups. Tours run daily from 8:00 am to midnight. It usually takes 15 minutes to assemble a tour of 25 visitors, so the wait time flies by, although the queues are quite long. You need to sign up for the excursion at least two days in advance on the official website (bundestag.de). There is a restaurant inside, where anyone can freely enter (opening hours: 9:00-16:30). Today it is impossible to enter the Reichstag without an appointment, but it is completely free.

To get to the Reichstag, you should use one of the following options:

lines S1 or S2 S-Bahn;
direction U55 U-Bahn;
tourist buses No. 100, M85.

Get off at the Bundestag or Brandenburger Tor stops.

For motorists and taxi passengers, the official address of the Reichstag is: 1, Platz der Republik.

Reichstag building.

Why does the Bundestag need a casino?

The Reichstag was built in 1894 according to the design of the Frankfurt architect Paul Wallot. Parliament met here until 1933, when the building burned down in a fire. It is symbolic that the National Socialists blamed the arson on the Communists and used this accusation as a pretext to ban the German Communist Party. Later, the Nazis held propaganda rallies here.

After World War II, the Reichstag was in a dilapidated state for a long time and was completely reconstructed only in 1999. Today, the Reichstag is one of several buildings of the huge modern parliamentary complex of the Bundestag. There are many meeting rooms, offices of deputies, a gallery of modern art, airline offices, a first-aid post, a post office, etc. It even has its own casino. These are not gambling halls at all, as it might seem, but just a “people's canteen”.

Foster is omnipresent

Alexey Yusupov.

- After the unification of the two German republics - the Federal Republic of Germany and the German Democratic Republic - in 1990, their parliaments decided: the Reichstag as the home of German parliamentarism should be restored, - says Alexey. - Before German reunification, the building was in poor condition and was used for other purposes, partly as a warehouse. They began to think about how to restore it to its original form, but at the same time give the building the appearance of a future parliament. Today, the result of this work can be seen by any visitor to Berlin - the glass dome over the Reichstag, built according to the project, is visible from many points in the city architect Norman Foster. If you are inside the dome, on the one hand you can admire the view of reunited Berlin, and on the other, you can look into the meeting room of the Bundestag and see with your own eyes the transparency of the German parliamentary system.

During the restoration of the Reichstag, the wooden panels that covered the walls damaged in 1945 were removed. Under them, especially on the 1st and 2nd floors, it was discovered large number inscriptions of Soviet soldiers.

- A special historical commission was created, which included diplomats from Russia, and was chaired by the German side Rita Süssmuth - Speaker of the Bundestag. Then it was decided to preserve these inscriptions as a memory of the very complex and fateful history of the two countries - the Russian Federation as the heir Soviet Union and Germany, explains Yusupov. - The capture of the Reichstag in 1945, primarily in the Soviet Union, was considered a triumphant ending to the war. And the capture of Berlin and, in general, the victory over Germany are associated with it. Although, from the point of view of the military and political influence, neither the Reichstag building nor the German parliament itself had any special significance 70 years ago.

How did this all happen?

F: Alexey, the preservation of the inscriptions of Soviet soldiers in the Reichstag should constantly remind us of the most terrible war and severe defeat. Why did the Germans do this?

In the early 2000s, the question of removing the inscriptions arose. It was even put to a vote in the Bundestag, but the proposal was rejected by an absolute majority of votes. And for very “German” reasons. After all, Germany went through a unique process not so much of repentance as of intellectual and moral awareness of its own history and the crimes committed under National Socialism. The country wondered: how could it reach such a state in which it caused harm, brought destruction, death, humiliation and plunder to almost all its European neighbors and especially to the east?

It was a long process of realization. It began in the 1960s, when the first generation of post-war Germans became students. There has been a great social shake-up and a great reversal of consciousness. After 1945 there was, of course, Nuremberg trial, and denazification. But only 20 years later, in 1967-68, the question arose in society: how could this happen?

The country had to admit its guilt. Moreover, the guilt of the absolute majority of the population. After all, the arguments that the Germans did not know about the Holocaust, about crimes against gypsies, communists, enemies of the regime, people with non-traditional sexual orientation, and people with disabilities are untenable. It is now well known that the Germans knew a lot. Support for the Third Reich and regime Adolf Hitler was massive. Germany had to admit that all this is flesh and blood German history and culture, and not some kind of misunderstanding or mistake.

And this leads to a completely different view of own role in the world, to be responsible to neighbors. In the spirit of this time in the 1960s, with Willy Brandte and other chancellors of Germany began a rapprochement with Poland, the GDR, and the USSR. The main continental enemy and enemy - France - became the closest partner and ally, part of the “European engine”.

Not shame, but liberation

The dome over the Reichstag.

F: Is it right to judge children and grandchildren for the crimes of their parents and grandfathers?

No. And it was precisely from the awareness of their own guilt that the Germans arose an understanding: this guilt cannot be inherited. But Germany is aware of its historical responsibility. And the preservation of visible artifacts and reminders of what the role of the Third Reich was in European history in the twentieth century - it is part of today's German culture and identity. This also includes the preservation of the inscriptions on the Reichstag.

Federal President Richard von Weizsäcker, who died in January 2015, was one of the moral authorities of post-war and modern Germany. It was he who brought the German internal discourse to the understanding that May 8 (in the post-Soviet space - May 9) is not so much a day of defeat, but primarily a day of liberation, including the liberation of German society from its mistakes, the fascist regime and horrors war. And these events are also part of the history of modern Germany, as well as the history of Russia and other post-Soviet countries. And the capture of the Reichstag is a turning point in the history of Germany.

And the process of restoring the Reichstag and turning it into the seat of the modern parliament is especially interesting because neither during the Kaiser’s Empire, nor during the Second and Third Reichs was parliament an absolute center of power. But now Germany is a parliamentary republic, and the Reichstag is the building in which the main constitutional body of the country is located.

The present through the prism of the past

F: Rumor has it that there is an inscription left by a Belarusian soldier who openly threatens, to put it mildly, to abuse Hitler. I didn't see this graffiti.

Of course, not all the inscriptions have been preserved, but only about 150. The commission I spoke about agreed to remove obscene inscriptions - there was a lot of obscenity and racist statements. Now the surviving inscriptions can be seen by any visitor to the Reichstag. There are “Hitler kaput” and “We are from Astrakhan”, as well as division numbers, personal messages, etc.

F: There is an opinion that memories of the Nazi period of history are quite painful for Germans. Do these inscriptions increase the pain?

The preserved inscriptions indicate that the attitude towards the fascist period of history is that of a recovered country that understands the full scope and depth of historical events. It’s like with a person: the deepest defeat and recognition of our own mistakes is the most difficult thing for us. Germany lost everything: major cities were in ruins, millions of people died, allies anti-Hitler coalition occupied and divided the country for almost half a century. The truth about the crimes of the Wehrmacht, Gestapo, and SS gave a feeling of general guilt, and one had to live with it. Therefore, Germany, unlike other countries, cannot define itself through previous military victories, through its imperial past, through its history of expansion. Because in Germany, all these events ultimately led to the ovens of Auschwitz and numerous other horrors. Second world war- this is the defining period of Germany, without which it is impossible to imagine the country. And much of German history is viewed through the prism of what ultimately led to the disaster.

This also determines the current foreign policy, country, the development of its defense complex, diplomacy, etc. Take at least German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier and his team. They are trying to maintain diplomatic channels with Moscow even after the war in Ukraine.

This majestic building with four corner towers and a huge dome is not just another German landmark with rich decoration, but a real symbol of the country, personifying its unity and preserving memories of historical events. Today, the Reichstagsgebäude is the seat of parliament - the Bundestag and at the same time the most visited architectural heritage in Germany.

Construction of the Reichstag

In 1884, construction of the Reichstag began. The first stone was laid by Emperor Wilhelm the first, who did not live to see the completion of construction and transferred the right to manage this process to Wilhelm II. During the entire period of construction of the huge pompous structure, about 30 million marks were spent. The money was also used to decorate the halls.

Historical events affecting the building of the Berlin Reichstag

The first fire that destroyed the main hall of the Reichstag engulfed the building in 1933, on February 28. At Hitler's instigation they were accused of arson Communist Party, which had to stop working. Since that day of the terrible fire, parliament has ceased to sit within the walls of the Reichstag. The building with traces of soot was chosen by propagandists. But even during this period it remained an unspoken symbol of the city and country. The Russian military knew about this when they set out for the assault in 1945. With the capture of Berlin by stormtroopers, the Reichstag building also fell. Its beautiful dome was riddled with bullets, the walls resembled ruins, and the surviving interior decoration the conquerors “ennobled” them with inscriptions.

Reconstructions in the Reichstagsgebäude took place from 1957 to 1972, then in the late 90s. As part of the latest changes, the building now has an observation deck above the plenary hall and a dome with a mirror cone, which attract tourists from all over the world.

What is interesting about the Reichstag today

It is definitely worth visiting the Reichstag to see the messages left by Russian soldiers. After all, this is part of history, a reminder of the bloody days and victory over fascism. In addition to the autograph wall, the building displays photographs depicting the history of the Berlin Reichstag.

But the most interesting thing is a glass dome over 23 meters high with an observation deck and a mirror cone. The inclination of the cone mirrors is controlled by a computer program, providing the best lighting inside the plenary hall.

The construction of the Reichstag began with a scandal: the land where the building is located once belonged to the diplomat Duke Radzinsky, who flatly refused to give permission for the construction of the building. The first stone was laid only three years after his death.
Hitler never made a speech within the walls of the Reichstag. His goal was to build a new parliament building 290 meters high. But during the war that broke out, the idea was not implemented.
The inscriptions left by Russian soldiers on the day of the fall of the Reichstag and Germany are covered with a layer of transparent varnish, which reliably protects these reminders of the war from vandals.

Tourist information

You can enter the Reichstag completely free of charge from 8 am to 11 pm, but only by making an appointment on the website and after a strict search, including a document verification procedure.

The Käfer restaurant in the building is open from 9:00 to 16:30 daily.

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When mentioning the Reichstag, many people have a very definite association - the Second World War, the waving Soviet flag... What was the Reichstag like then, and what has it become now?

History of the building

In 1884, the Duke of Normandy, William I the Conqueror, laid the first stone of this building in the very center of the German capital. This was the beginning of the long, labor-intensive construction of a highly controversial facility. It could have started earlier if not for a major incident associated with it. The problem was that the place chosen for the construction of the government building belonged to the famous diplomat Radzinsky and his family, and he was not going to give up his territory. Thus, the state managed to take possession of the land only three years after his death, when the diplomat’s son gave his permission.

Long before this, a competition had already been held among the best architects, based on the results of which a Russian candidate was elected. However, he simply did not live to see the start of work, so another competition had to be held. The German Paul Wolloth won. But Emperor Wilhelm, who laid the first stone, did not wait for the completion of construction, so the finished building was accepted by Wilhelm II.

According to the architect Paul Wollot, the Reichstag was the main symbol of the entire empire. The four towers at the corners acted as the four German kingdoms, and the central dome symbolized the great Kaiser himself. Wilhelm was not happy about this; he thought it would be better if the dome was dedicated to Parliament.

Reichstag fire in 1933

At the beginning of the year, Hitler was appointed Reich Chancellor, and the first thing he did was order the Reichstag to be dissolved and new elections organized. But a week before the expected election date, a message came that there was a fire in the building. It spread quickly, and soon the entire Reichstag was engulfed in flames. It was only possible to put it out around midnight.

As it turned out, the arson was organized by a former communist pyromaniac. True, there is a version according to which an entire assault squad took part in it, using underground passages. Arsonist Marinus van der Lubbe was released from prison in 2008 under an amnesty.

Reichstag during Hitler's time

During the Weimar Republic, the building was used as a base for the Air Force, led by Hermann Goering. This man, in general, played a significant role in the history of the building - in particular, he connected his palace with it through an underground tunnel. This was the reason why Soviet troops sought to capture the Reichstag. It seemed that its destruction would symbolize the destruction of all fascist beliefs. Many Russian shells had phrases like “Across the Reichstag!” written in red paint. In 1945, it was finally possible to hoist the banner over the fascist stronghold.

Capture of the Reichstag and surrender

In 1945, it was already difficult to recognize the majestic structure in the Reichstag that it was before the war - numerous bombings practically razed it to the ground along with the soldiers inside.

The Nazis tried to defend the building to the last, and the Soviet soldiers poured all the hatred that had accumulated over four war years into the assault. The Reichstag was so associated in their eyes with evil that even after its capture they continued to shoot at it for a long time. In addition, all the walls were covered with insults to Hitler and his minions (after the restoration, only the most censored ones were left, without racism and immorality).

For the Germans, the main “memory wall” also symbolizes deliverance from Hitler’s tyranny. The soldiers left their signatures on it Soviet army— they wrote their names, the names of their lovers, cities, dates. In the 1990s, there was talk of removing the wall so that it would not remind of the horrors of war, but the majority voted against such a decision. Today, the wall is treated with a special protective solution so that it is not harmed by the environment.

Photo: Flag over the Reichstag in 1945

Recovery process

The Reichstag stood in a dilapidated state until 1954, when it was decided to blow up the ruins. Two years later, the government ordered restoration work, as a result of which the building acquired its current appearance. However, now the Parliament no longer met there, but the Institute of Historical Sciences was founded. However, from 1991 to 1999 another reconstruction was carried out, and the Parliament was returned to the Reichstag. The building acquired two elevators and a glass and steel dome with an observation deck. A total of 600 million marks were invested in the global reconstruction.

Reichstag today

If possible, it is worth visiting this building, because nowadays there are quite a lot of interesting things here. Of course, first of all, these are Russian messages on the memory wall, but also a huge 23-meter high dome, made in high-tech style, inside of which there is a cone of mirrors. Special computer program Constantly adjusts the tilt of the mirrors to create the perfect lighting. Architect Norman Foster received a Pulitzer Prize for being able to create a fundamentally new building while preserving the spirit of the old. Enough with our own large sizes, the construction looks quite light, even airy.

It must be said that at first it was planned to build a building with flat roof, but such a project was clearly missing something, but the transparent dome fit in just perfectly, adding majesty. In addition, he plays functional role- energy.

For tourists, the Reichstag is open from 08 to 00 every day, but only as part of excursion groups. The last group enters at 22:00. There is a restaurant on the top floor from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. To climb the dome to the observation deck, you need to climb a 40-meter-high spiral staircase. The site offers a unique view of the capital at any time of the day or night. Entrance to the building is free, but you must first register on the official website, preferably at least a month in advance.

The Reichstag is the most visited parliamentary building on the planet, with approximately eight thousand people coming here every day. There is even the opportunity to attend the plenary session. Another way to get inside the Reichstag is to reserve a table at a restaurant. Reviews about it are very good - snow-white tablecloths, excellent food, friendly service and, of course, a beautiful view from the window. Remember that when visiting the Reichstag you must have your ID with you.

The Reichstag building in Berlin is the main symbol of the country and the most famous parliament in the world. This is the historical building of the State Assembly, in which the Reichstag of the German Empire and the Reichstag of the Weimar Republic met from 1894 to 1933. Since 1999, the parliament has housed the federal assembly of the Republic of Germany, the Bundestag. Since 2002, the site has been visited by over 35 million tourists.

History of the Reichstag in Berlin

The building project belongs to the architect from Frankfurt - Paul Wallot. Construction of the parliament began on June 9, 1884, on this day the first stone was laid. The work lasted for 10 years and cost the treasury 24 million Reichsmarks.

The building, built in the high Renaissance style, was equipped with all modern technical means. Fans have been installed here central heating with temperature controllers, pneumatic mail, electric generator, water supply and other achievements of engineering science of those years.

In 1933, part of the Reichstag was damaged by fire. The dome, plenary hall and several adjacent rooms were damaged. Parliament sessions were moved to the Kroll Opera building. Repair work, except for a small reconstruction of the dome, were not carried out in the Reichstag for a long time.

During the war, in 1941, the building served as a bomb shelter, a vacuum tube factory, a hospital and a maternity hospital.

In 1945, the Soviet leadership declared the Reichstag the main symbol fascist Germany. During the offensive and assault, the building was captured Soviet troops, and on April 30, 1945 at 14.25 the first red flag was raised over the Reichstag. Later, on the morning of May 1, another flag was installed, known throughout the world as the Victory Banner. The soldiers also left various inscriptions on the walls, which have survived to this day.

Reichstag building in Berlin in panorama: Google

After the war, the parliament building was not used for a long time. In 1954, due to the threat of collapse, the dome was blown up. The restoration of the Reichstag was entrusted to the architect Paul Baumgarten, who did not restore the dome and numerous decorative details. Construction work it took a long time, until 1973: eventually the plenary hall was restored and a historical exhibition was placed.

After the reunification of Germany in 1990, it was decided to move the Bundestag to the Reichstag building, and therefore a competition was held for a large-scale reconstruction. The winner was the Englishman Norman Foster, who managed not only to preserve the historical appearance of the Reichstag, but also to give it the appearance of a modern building.

Architectural features

According to the original design, the roof of the building was supposed to be flat canopy. However, in May 1995, it was decided to build the famous glass dome of the Reichstag, which became a symbol of German unity. Its construction was completed in 1999. The dome became popular tourist place, as its observation deck offers a wonderful panorama of Berlin.

View from the glass dome of the Reichstag: Google panorama

The structure of the Reichstag building is thought out in detail. On the ground floor there is the secretariat and all engineering systems and communications. Above are the meeting rooms, and above them are the visitor rooms. Even higher is the presidium, and at the very top there is a factional level, a roof-terrace and a dome. The doors of each level are painted in specific color, according to Per Arnoldi's system, which helps to navigate the building.

Thanks to modern materials and construction technologies, the Reichstag building in Berlin seems very airy, despite its scale. This is achieved light steel structures and extensive glazed areas.

The inscriptions left on the walls of parliament by Soviet soldiers, as well as bullet marks, are partially preserved. You can see them on excursions by appointment. In addition to historical excursions, the Reichstag building regularly hosts various exhibitions and events.

Excursions in the Reichstag

The duration of all excursions is 90 minutes, in groups of no more than 25 people. For foreign tourists, excursions are conducted in Danish, English, French, Russian, German and other languages. To register, you can use a special online form on the Reichstag website.

Tour of the Reichstag building (without visiting parliament) includes a story about the history and architecture of the building, the composition and work of the Bundestag. Also, with favorable weather conditions, it is possible to visit the dome. Daily: 10.30, 13.30, 15.30, 18.30.
Excursion with an emphasis on parliamentary activities (recommended for ages 15 and older). During the tour you will get acquainted with political history Germany, the composition of the Bundestag and the activities of parliamentarians, and also visit the dome. Daily: 9.00, 10.30, 12.00, 13.30 and 15.00.
Family and children's excursions are held on Saturdays, Sundays and certain holidays at 10.00, 12.30 and 14.30.

How to get there

By public transport, you can get to the Reichstag building by bus number 100 (stop “Reichstag/Bundestag”).

Nearby there are metro stations of line U 55 (stop “U Bundestag”) and city trains S1, S2, S25 (stop “Brandenburger Tor”).

To order a taxi use mobile application Uber.

You can rent a car, in which case the trip from Berlin Schönefeld Airport to the Reichstag building will take no more than 40 minutes.

Route from the airport to the Reichstag building on the map - Google Maps

Reichstag building in Berlin: video