In and around Berlin, numerous palaces such as Charlottenburg, Sanssouci and Bellevue bear witness to Berlin's past as the residence of the Hohenzollerns and other dynasties.

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Hardly any other building project attracted as much attention as the reconstruction of the Berlin Palace. Since 2020, the baroque palace a new space for art, culture and science in Berlin's city center.
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Biesdorf Palace and its palace garden are among the most important 19th century architectural monuments in Berlin and a popular excursion destination.
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Charlottenburg Palace is the largest palace complex in Berlin. Rebuilt and expanded many times throughout history, it has much to offer visitors.
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Friedrichsfelde Palace is located in the heart of the Tierpark Berlin. The former pleasure palace is now a museum and exhibits collections of the City Museum.
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Glienicke Palace is an Italian villa on German soil. Designed by the damous architect Schinkel, the palace is now an impressive open-air museum and a World Heritage Site.
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Grunewald Hunting Lodge is the oldest Prussian palace in Berlin. A former royal hunting base, today the palace houses an important art collection.
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Köpenick Palace is the most important preserved palace from the reign of the Hohenzollerns. The impressive building on the waterfront is worth the trip to the outskirts of Berlin.
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Sanssouci Palace in Potsdam near Berlin is a must-see for tourists. The pleasure palace of Frederick the Great features beautiful Roccoco-style architecture and a magnificent palace garden.
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The baroque Schönhausen Palace in Berlin-Pankow has been the scene of important historical events on several occasions.
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The Spandau Citadel is not only one of the best-preserved fortresses of the Renaissance period in Europe, but also an impressive event location for concerts and Renaissance fairs.
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