Oranienburg Palace Schloss Oranienburg is one of the most striking baroque buildings in the marches of Brandenburg. Its origins date back to the 13th century. A moated castle first mentioned in 1288 c
Grunewald Hunting Lodge Berlin In 1542, Elector Joachim II Hektor of Brandenburg, an enthusiastic hunter, had the foundation stone for a Renaissance lodge laid here on the shores of the lake. The hous
Königs Wusterhausen Hunting Lodge Originally a medieval castle, the palace still retains its Renaissance look, acquired when it was redeveloped as a fortified residence. It was heavily influenced by F
Peacock Island Berlin In 1794, Frederick William II of Prussia had a rural summer pavilion built on Pfaueninsel (the isle of peacocks) for himself and his mistress Wilhelmine Encke, the future Countes
Rheinsberg House and Park The history of Rheinsberg is closely associated with Frederick the Great when he was a Crown Prince and with the life of his brother Prince Henry. After years of bitter confl
Glienicke Villa and Park Berlin Just beyond the gates of Potsdam, on the banks of the Havel, Schloss Glienicke with its park is a major component of the local cultural landscape. Prince Carl of Prussi
Picture Gallery of Sanssouci Potsdam, Sanssouci Park Frederick the Great was a passionate collector of paintings. He filled his apartments with them, not very unlike his contemporaries. However, his i
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
Cecilienhof Country House Potsdam, New Garden Built from 1913 to 1917 in the style of an English country house, the palace stands near the shores of a lake, Jungfernsee, at the north end of the New Ga
Charlottenhof Villa and Roman Baths in Sanssouci Park Potsdam, Sanssouci Park The enchanting park and palace of Charlottenhof are the product of a happy collaborative venture between two brilliant cre
Orangery Palace Potsdam, Sanssouci Park The terraces adorned with Mediterranean plants and the majestic structure in Italian Renaissance style indicate the great affection for Italy cherished by Frede
Sanssouci Palace Potsdam, Sanssouci Park Frederick the Great chose this “desolate hill” by Potsdam for its attractive location and fine view. As the name “Sans souci” (or “without a care”) on the gard
