Press material: Caputh House and Estate Not far from Potsdam, on the south bank of the Havel, lies the little country residence of Caputh, which has served both electors and kings. The early baroque p
The Stiftung Preußische Schlösser und Gärten Berlin-Brandenburg (SPSG) is responsible for around 5,000 pieces of furniture primarily commissioned between the late 17th and early 20th centuries by the
The SPSG collection preserves about 140 clocks and clock fragments, as well as 20 historical musical instruments. Some 70 other objects are considered war losses or are now in other collections. The s
A small collection of historically and artistically significant coaches, sleighs and sedan chairs from the late 17th and the 18th centuries have survived at the Prussian palaces. It represents the rem
The restoration departments The wealth of works of art in the Prussian palaces and gardens is looked after by our restorers in various specialist departments. There is also a photo workshop and a natu
Your contacts in the departments General Direction General Administration Department Palaces and Collections Department Palace Management Department Garden Department Buildings and Property Management
A UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site since 1990 The appeal of the Prussian palaces and garden landmarks has been enhanced by a “seal of quality” that for almost 30 years has been both an accolade and
Exhibitions Open all year round Newly staged Frederick the Great at Charlottenburg Palace Permanent Exhibition Berlin, Schloss Charlottenburg – Neuer Flügel Ridolfo Schadow. The Judgement of Cupid Scu
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New Palace Potsdam, Sanssouci Park This spacious palace complex, described by the King himself as a “fanfaronade” (or “brag”), was intended to reflect Prussia’s political power after the Seven Years W
Prussia’s King Frederick the Great personally planned the design of this park rondel in 1746. Busts of a Roman emperor, a philosopher, and four Africans dressed in ancient garb were arranged in the ci
This painting, dated 1823, shows a Black boy in what seems to be North-African dress with a red fez, sitting at the gate to the garden of the Prinzessinnenpalais – with three long-haired hunting dogs
