Brandenburg Gate in Potsdam
The Brandenburg Gate is a symbol of Potsdam. They are located on the Brandenburg Street of the same name and have been decorating the German city since 1770. The gate, made in the form of a classic triumphal arch, was erected in honor of the end of the Seven Years’ War, which tired many European countries.
The Marble Palace in Potsdam
The Marble Palace in Potsdam is the embodied fantasy of the dreamer king Friedrich Wilhelm II, a luxurious secluded corner away from the noisy courtyard, where the air is saturated with creative vibes, and all, without exception, the twelve muses strive to capture the imagination of a romantic.
Potsdam Museum
Strolling along the Old Market Square of Potsdam, take some time to look into the Town Hall building, because it is here that the city museum is located. We should immediately note that the Potsdam Museum has not only purely local history exhibits.
Sanssouci Park
Sans Souci Park is a must-see attraction in Potsdam. There are several beautiful royal palaces of the 18th century and other equally interesting architectural objects from a tourist point of view: the temple of Friendship, the Chinese tea courtyard, the ancient temple, the greenhouse.
Einstein Tower
The Einstein Tower is the name of the astrophysical observatory located in the science park named after the famous Nobel laureate, the developer of the theory of relativity. Interestingly, Einstein himself never worked at an observatory named after himself.
Belvedere on the Klausberg
The belvedere on Klausberg Hill, south of Potsdam, was designed by architect Georg Unger as the completion of the grandiose Triumphal Avenue running from the Brandenburg Gate. It was assumed, apparently, that from here Frederick the Great and the guests would watch the victorious processions of the Prussian army.
Gliniksky Bridge
The Glinik Bridge is a special attraction in Potsdam, primarily from a historical point of view. During the Cold War, it served as a kind of border between the disparate West and East Germany. At the same time, the Gliniksky Bridge had several unofficial names.
The Babelsberg Film Park
The Babelsberg Film Park was established in 1991 on the site of the legendary film studio of the same name, one of the oldest in Germany. They not only entertain here, but also introduce you to the cinema: Visitors have the opportunity to get on the big screen or TV as a stuntman.
Chinese Tea House in Potsdam
The Chinese Tea House is the name of the picturesque garden pavilion in the Sanssouci Park in Potsdam. Built according to the sketches of the Prussian King Frederick the Great, the building is a vivid example of the Chinoiserie style, common in Europe in the 18th century.
Royal Country House in Potsdam
One of the most interesting buildings of the Russian colony of Alexandrovka is the House of churchwarden Kondratiy Tarnovsky, built next to the Alexander Nevsky Temple. Externally, it hardly differs from other local buildings, but it has a special history.