Reichstag Building Roof

Reopened in 1999 the reichstag now functions as seat of the federal german parliament.

Reichstag building roof.

A mirrored cone at its centre directs light into the reichstag increasing the building s energy efficiency and affording visitors a view of the parliamentary proceedings below. 7 1 x 9 6 inches. Reichstag house roof during renovation parliament parliament parliament building parliament parliament building. The reichstag is now the second most visited attraction in germany not least because of the huge glass dome that was erected on the roof as a gesture to the original 1894 cupola giving an impressive view over the city especially at night.

Tourist information the roof terrace and dome of the reichstag building can be visited by members of the public and offer spectacular views of the parliamentary and government district and berlin s sights. The roof terrace and dome of the reichstag building can be visited by members of the public and offer spectacular views of the parliamentary and government district and berlin s sights. German bundestag visit. Front of photograph back of photograph.

The dome itself can be visited by prior registration and is reached by two large steel ramps that curve up towards it in the form of a double helix. Its glass dome is open to the public. Front and back of the image.