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
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Modernism in the reconstruction of Charlottenburg Palace The exhibition on Google Arts & Culture is dedicated to the role of modernism in the process of rebuilding Charlottenburg Palace. The focus is
The Prussian Palaces and Gardens are widely acknowledged as outstanding testimonies to the history of art, culture, and architecture. But they are also the sites of historical events with an impact at
The Marble Gallery: A Site in the Service of National Socialist Representation The Prussian State Council’s first work session took place at the New Palace’s Marble Gallery on 16 September 1933. Just
The Quadriga – Berlin’s Emblem After the victory over Prussia and his march into Berlin in 1806, France’s Emperor Napoleon I had the Quadriga atop of the Brandenburg Gate ‒ the four-horse drawn chario
Kowtowing before the Kaiser The Grotto Hall was the Site of a Staged Humiliation On September 4, 1901, the Grotto Hall at the New Palace provided the setting for a special purpose. Prince Chun, a brot
“Победа - хорошое слово”, “Victory is a fine word” Two sets of Cyrillic graffiti, “Victory is a fine word” and the year “1945”, which Soviet soldiers scratched onto the walls of the Blue Gallery, are
The Meeting of Three Kings ‒ Porcelain for Soldiers In July 1709, an unprecedented and sensational encounter took place when three European monarchs met with one another at the same time. At this hist