Top 10 Sights & Landmarks in Potsdam, Brandenburg

August 6, 2021 Tambra Mccollister

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. Schloss Cecilienhof

Im Neuen Garten 11, 14469 Potsdam, Brandenburg Germany +49 331 9694200 http://www.spsg.de/schloesser-gaerten/objekt/schloss-cecilienhof/
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4.5 based on 871 reviews

Schloss Cecilienhof

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.

2. Potsdam's Gardens

Schopenhauerstrasse, 14467 Potsdam, Brandenburg Germany +49 331 9694200 [email protected] http://www.spsg.de/schloesser-gaerten/schloesser-gaerten-im-ueberblick/
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4.5 based on 2,796 reviews

Potsdam's Gardens

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.

3. Neues Palais

Am Neuen Palais, 14469 Potsdam, Brandenburg Germany +49 331 9694200 http://www.spsg.de/schloesser-gaerten/objekt/neues-palais/
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Neues Palais

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!

4. Sanssouci Palace

Maulbeerallee, 14469 Potsdam, Brandenburg Germany +49 331 9694200 [email protected] http://www.spsg.de/schloesser-gaerten/objekt/schloss-sanssouci/
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Sanssouci Palace

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.

5. Belvedere Castle on the Pfingstberg

Neuer Garten, 14469 Potsdam, Brandenburg Germany +49 331 20057930 [email protected] http://www.pfingstberg.de/
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Belvedere Castle on the Pfingstberg

Experience the most beautiful view of Potsdam on the Pfingstberg, at a heigt over 100 meters, set amidst Prussian architecture and landscape gardening. The ensemble comprised of the Belvedere Palace, the Temple of Pomona and the park grounds belong to the Stiftung Preussische Schlosser und Garten Berlin-Brandenburg and are part of a unique landscape of UNESCO World Heritage palaces and parks in Potsdam and Berlin. With exhibition about the history, audio guides and a lot of cultural events. Opening hours: april-october, daily, 10 am - 6 pm march, november, saturday and sunday, 10 am - 4 pm december-february, closed

Reviewed By 757grito

Great historical place and lookout over Potsdam nice Little exhibition about the history and the rebuilding of the destroyed place

6. Heilandskirche am Port von Sacrow

Faehrstr., 14469 Potsdam, Brandenburg Germany +49 33206 20312 [email protected] http://www.heilandskirche-sacrow.de/
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Heilandskirche am Port von Sacrow

7. Marmorpalais

Im Neuen Garten 10, 14469 Potsdam, Brandenburg Germany +49 331 9694200 http://www.spsg.de/schloesser-gaerten/objekt/marmorpalais/
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Marmorpalais

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!

8. Einsteinturm

Albert-Einstein-Strasse Wissenschaftspark Albert Einstein, 14473 Potsdam, Brandenburg Germany +49 331 291741 [email protected] http://www.visitberlin.de/de/event/einsteinturm-oeffentliche-fuehrungen-durch-wissenschaftspark-und-einsteinturm
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Einsteinturm

Reviewed By dhs9909 - Bern, Switzerland

The Einsteinturm reminds its visitors that Albert Einstein spend an extensive time in Potsdam before he had to flee the Nazis and went to the States.

9. Potsdam Friedenskirche

Am Gruenen Gitter 3, 14469 Potsdam, Brandenburg Germany +49 331 974009 http://www.spsg.de/schloesser-gaerten/objekt/friedenskirche/
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4.5 based on 125 reviews

Potsdam Friedenskirche

10. Hollandisches Viertel

Hollaendisches Viertel 1, 14467 Potsdam, Brandenburg Germany http://www.hollaendisches-viertel.net/
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Hollandisches Viertel

Reviewed By BeautifulBC-49

A must see when you happen to be in Berlin is a little side trip to Potsdam's old Dutch Quarter (or Hollandisches Viertel in German). Beautiful old brick architecture completely restored. It's a nice relaxing way to spend an afternoon meandering through the old cobblestone streets and doing a little shopping in the unique shops, and stopping for a bite to eat in one of the many restaurants or Cafe's with outdoor seating.

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