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Palladian Grace in Potsdam's Old Market
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Potsdam: First Steps10 pts
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Built between 1753 and 1755, Potsdam's Old Town Hall showcases Palladian architecture by Johann Boumann and Carl Ludwig Hildebrandt. Inspired by the Palazzo Angarano in Vicenza, it was reconstructed from 1961 to 1966 after wartime damage. Since 2012, it houses the Potsdam Museum.
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Damaged in a 1945 air raid, it was restored by 1966.
Quick Facts
- Founded
- 1753
- Architect
- Johann Boumann;Carl Ludwig Hildebrandt
- Height
- 20 m
- Wheelchair Access
- Fully accessible
Audio Guide
0:000:46
Part of These Trails
Classical Potsdam — Walk IIStop 3 of 10
Location
Nearby
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