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Sanssouci Palace - Potsdam
Sanssouci Palace in Potsdam near Berlin, was built as the former summer residence of Frederick the Great, King of Prussia. Although Sanssouci is built in a more intimate Rococo style and far sm...
Destinations » Germany » Potsdam Travel Guide
The buzzing capital of Berlin is surrounded by the state of Brandenburg, a unique landscape characterised by tranquil, meandering waterways, pristine nature and historic towns.
The state capital of Potsdam was home to the former summer residence of the Prussian Kings, the elegant Sanssouci Palace with its beautiful landscaped gardens.
Today, the city's reputation as a lively cultural centre is enhanced by the fascinating architecture of its historical districts such as the Dutch Quarter with its gabled red brick houses or the exclusive residential area of Babelsberg with its neo-Gothic castle and the Filmpark Babelsberg, Germany's one-time response to Hollywood.
You will find the city's main shopping districts in Potsdam's baroque Old Town and in the centre of Babelsberg district. Discover Brandenburger Straße pedestrian zone with its many high street shops and stylish boutiques. From here, it is only a short walk to the Dutch Quarter, the location for many art galleries and fashionable boutiques.
Da Vinci
Classy and popular Italian restaurant with impressive chandeliers and a gallery overlooking the main floor.
Klosterkeller
This restaurant serving regional dishes, wine bar, beer garden and cocktail bar.
Maison du Chocolat
A fantastic spot for cakes and confectionery, but also serves a varying menu of savoury dishes.
Sansoucci Palace & Park
World-famous rococo palace with glorious interiors surrounded by a large park area.
New Palace
Built as the summer residence of the royal family, the late-baroque palace is one of the most impressive buildings in the Sanssouci park area.
Cecilienhof Castle
A rustic English-style country manor and the site where Stalin's, Truman's and Churchill's Potsdam Conference took place in 1945.
Filmpark Babelsberg
Germany's one-time answer to Hollywood. Shooting began in 1912 with silent-movie epics such as Fritz Lang's 'Metropolis'.