Location: Potsdam
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10 Historic Sites in Potsdam That You Shouldn't Miss
Potsdam was the residence of the Prussian kings and German Kaisers until 1918. It is the site of the parks and palaces of Sanssouci, the largest World Heritage Site in Germany. The city is now the capital of the German federal state of Brandenburg and a home to three public colleges and a major film production studio.
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1. Stiftung Gedenkstatte Lindenstrasse
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5.0 based on 9 reviews
Die Stiftung Gedenkstätte Lindenstraße spiegelt am historischen Ort Kontinuität und Wandel politischer Verfolgung und Haft von 1933 bis 1989 - aber auch deren Überwindung und den Sieg der Demokratie in der Friedlichen Revolution 1989/90. Die Stiftung zeigt Ausstellungen zu allen Phasen der Geschichte des Haues und bietet Führungen sowie Veranstaltungen zu damit verbundenen Themen an.
Reviewed By josephhM1718IU
We visited the prison yesterday, we only came across it by accident but when we saw the admission was only €2 we thought we'd give it a try. The man on the counter couldn't speak English but he gave us student price (€1) and gave us a booklet that guides you through the prison that's written in English. The prison is a lot bigger inside than I expected and has a really Interesting creepy feel to it, the history of the place is rich and it made our day to visit this place so I'd definitely make time to visit! It's only a few yards off the main shopping street as well so easy to find.
2. Schloss Cecilienhof
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4.5 based on 871 reviews
This historic country house is the site where Truman, Churchill and Stalin met at the famous Potsdam Conference following World War II.
Reviewed By 999jimw - Schonaich, Germany
Sadly, today's generation simply wants to remove the blemishes of mankind's past mistakes as Confederate statues are being destroyed, defaced, and taken down in my beloved country. When will statues of Thomas Jefferson be removed for the slaves he owned? Luckily, this place serves as an important reminder of three leaders who destroyed the Nazi Empire and evil in its path. This historic country house is the site where Truman, Churchill and Stalin met at the famous Potsdam Conference following World War II. Here, Germany was partitioned up and peace reparations were determined. While the conference and the treaty were signed here, one must keep in mind that President Truman was new to international diplomacy and Sir Winston Churchill was voted out and his replacement, Clement Attlee, signed the final treaty. This meant the Jozef Stalin was able to broker a great deal for the Soviet Union. This is how politics and international agreements work.
3. Potsdam's Gardens
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4.5 based on 2,796 reviews
Reviewed By NatalyaP183 - Summit, United States
The gardens are grand even with most statues covered for the winter. I am sure in the season one could walk for hours exploring the grounds. Highly recommend to see.
4. Neues Palais
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4.5 based on 872 reviews
Reviewed By Vladimiramirela - Mississauga, Canada
Even if you have a day pass, you need to stop at the gate and make a reservation for an entry hour. I found this huge Late Baroque, royal edifice to be the most interesting to visit, out of all the others we had a chance to see. Here is where the meaning of the French phrase "sans souci" which translates to "without worries" or "carefree" is really reflected in the boundless luxury and whimsical ideas of the king, materialised no matter the cost, effort, and oddity. Some of the over 200 rooms, mostly Rococo style, have totally unexpected decorations and finishes - especially the Grotto Hall - which is a unique exhibit of sea-world theme, including shells, marble and semi-precious stones, artfully incorporated into the walls, ceilings and floors. Unforgettable!
5. Marmorpalais
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4.5 based on 120 reviews
Reviewed By Nadarajen - Lille, France
When I bought my ticket for the 11:30 a.m. Marble Palace tour I was clearly told it would be an hour long and in German but that I could tag along with an audio-guide. It turned out that I was the only one on the tour! Ralf, who took me on this now private visit, graciously explained everything in English. He is really knowledgeable, his love for the palace is undeniable, and his enthusiasm very communicative. Needless to say the building itself is magnificent, full of history and well worth the visit. And I felt a little bit like royalty!
6. Winzerberg
7. Freundschaftstempel
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4.0 based on 1 reviews
8. Antikentempel
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4.0 based on 1 reviews
