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Stadtschloss

Where history and modernity embrace in a Rococo palace

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The Potsdam City Palace, a gem of Frederician Rococo, captivates with its elegant design by Georg Wenzeslaus von Knobelsdorff. Once a residence for Brandenburg electors, it now serves as a public building open to all. Visitors are invited to explore the seamless blend of past and present within its splendid halls. Experience the living history that continues to breathe within these walls.

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The transformation of Potsdam's City Palace into a masterpiece of Frederician Rococo by Georg Wenzeslaus von Knobelsdorff between 1747 and 1750 marked it as a pivotal work of this architectural style.

Quick Facts

Founded: 1662
Architect: Georg Wenzeslaus von Knobelsdorff
Architectural Style: Rococo
Height: 15 m
Wheelchair Access: Fully accessible
Website: landtag.brandenburg.de/de/landtag_kennenlernen/besucherdienst/ueber_das_landtagsgebaeude/25362

Guided Story

Imagine standing amidst the echoes of a royal past, where the air is thick with tales of grandeur. Look up and take in those intricate details. This palace once buzzed with the presence of Brandenburg electors and Prussian kings. The walls here have witnessed lavish balls and momentous political decisions. Turn around, and you'll spot the Fortunaportal, a testament to the opulence and power of the era. The splendid halls you're about to explore were once the backdrop for secrets and intrigue. Let the atmosphere transport you back to a time when you might have been a guest of royalty.