Location: Potsdam
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What to do and see in Potsdam, Brandenburg: The Best Castles
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. Sanssouci Palace
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,456 reviews
Friedrich the Great's amazing 18th-century palace, reminiscent of the grandeur of Versailles, is surrounded by a magnificent 600-acre park.
Reviewed By GeorgeW2719
Frederick the Great built this as his summer palace and dubbed it Sanssouci or "Carefree." Often referred to as the German Versailles, Sanssouci boasts charming Rococo style buildings and furnishings--more intimate and less grand than Versailles. The grounds of Sans Souci contain many smaller and charming buildings--but be preferred to walk long distances. Among the most interesting is the Chinese tea pavilion with hilarious European depictions of Chinese figures--not meant to offend--just not well informed. Chinese porcelain is also used in abundance to decorate the walls of the palace. Situated in Potsdam, this requires a train and a bus to get to from Berlin.
2. Babelsberg Castle
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 59 reviews
This Gothic Prussian castle has been largely forgotten in favor of Sanssouci and thus makes for a relatively uncrowded historical experience.
3. Charlottenhof Castle
4. Neue Kammern
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 48 reviews
Reviewed By timblueswin - Jakarta, Indonesia
Last Saturday, I visited this building, since I got the entrance for Sanssouci Castle at 16:00. As with all attractions around Sanssouci Park, we have a chance to buy the ticket just for this building, as well as the ticket for all attractions around the park. The cashier who sells the ticket speaks in clear English, as well as suggested me for the places that I could visit before Sanssouci Castle. The entry is cheap (only 3 Euros), and you'll get an audio guide too! For the castle itself, the interior is simply wow; seems the remains from the past is preserved really well! The English Audio Guide is the icing of the cake, explaining about the inside of the building. If you want a cheaper alternative to Sanssouci Palace, or waiting for admission to Sanssouci Palace, consider this place a visit.
