St. Peter und Paul, Potsdam

Name: St. Peter und Paul
Address: Am Bassin 2, Potsdam, 14467, Germany
Telephone: +49 331 2307990

#33 among attractions in Potsdam

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The Roman Catholic Church of Ss. Peter and Paul is centrally located in the centre of Potsdam, and ends the Brandenburger Strasse to the east, at the western end of which is the Potsdamer Brandenburger Gate. The present church building was completed in 1870 and served equally the Potsdam parishioners and the Catholic soldiers who were stationed in the city. Since 1992 it has had the status of a provost church. ()

Local name: Peter-und-Paul-Kirche Architectural style: EclecticismCoordinates: 52°24'4"N, 13°3'35"E

Address

Am Bassin 2Innenstadt (Nördliche Innenstadt)Potsdam 14467 Germany

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+49 331 2307990

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St. Peter und Paul – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Waschhaus, City Palace, Nauener Tor, St. Nicholas Church.

0.6 miE
Dancing, Nightlife
Waschhaus, Potsdam
15 min walk • Waschhaus Potsdam is a vibrant cultural center located in the heart of Potsdam, Germany. Originally a laundry facility for the Prussian army, the building has been transformed into a hub for the arts and community events.
0.4 miS
Reconstructed 18th-century palace
City Palace, Potsdam
11 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Potsdam, Germany, the City Palace, known as Stadtschloss Potsdam, is a historic edifice that captures the grandeur of the past. This regal castle, though extensively damaged during World War II and later demolished, has been meticulously...
~1020 ftNW
Historic gate and popular gathering place
Nauener Tor, Potsdam
5 min walk • Nauener Tor is an iconic city gate that stands proudly in the historic city of Potsdam, Germany. This exquisite example of architectural beauty marks the entrance to the old town and is one of the three preserved gates in Potsdam, the others being the Brandenburger Tor...
~1730 ftS
Church
St. Nicholas Church, Potsdam
9 min walk • St. Nicholas Church, a historic and architectural marvel, stands proudly in the heart of Potsdam, Germany. This elegant church, characterized by its impressive neoclassical design, has been a prominent landmark in the city's skyline since its consecration in 1837.
0.4 miS
Museum, Art museum, Vernacular architecture
Museum Barberini, Potsdam
11 min walk • The Museum Barberini is an art museum in Potsdam opened in 2017. Its exhibitions range from the so-called Old Masters to contemporary art, with an emphasis on impressionist painting.
~1760 ftS
Square
Alter Markt, Potsdam
9 min walk • The Old Market Square is a centrally located square in downtown Potsdam which forms the historical centre of the city. The square consists of the area around St. Nicholas' Church. Today the term refers in particular to the area directly in front of the church. It is bordered by several prestigious historical buildings.
0.5 miW
Iconic 18th-century landmark and city gate
Brandenburg Gate, Potsdam
13 min walk • The Brandenburg Gate on the Luisenplatz in Potsdam, not to be confused with the gate of the same name on Berlin's Pariser Platz, was built in 1770–71 by Carl von Gontard and Georg Christian Unger by order of Frederick II of Prussia.
~750 ftN
Baroque architecture
Dutch Quarter, Potsdam
4 min walk • The Dutch Quarter is a neighborhood in Potsdam, consisting of 134 red Dutch brick buildings, almost all of which have been renovated. It was built from 1733 to 1740 and designed by Jan Bouman following the order of Frederick William I of Prussia.
~1960 ftS
52°23'46"N • 13°3'24"E
Haus der Brandenburgisch-Preußischen Geschichte, Potsdam
10 min walk • Museum, Historical place
~1500 ftSE
Museum, Specialty museum, Science museum
Extavium, Potsdam
8 min walk • The Extavium, the so-called Mitmachwelt, is a natural science didactic facility with an exhibition in Potsdam.
0.4 miS
Museum, Specialty museum
Filmmuseum Potsdam, Potsdam
11 min walk • The Filmmuseum Potsdam was founded in 1981 as the "Film Museum of the GDR" and is thus considered the oldest film museum with its own collection and exhibitions in Germany, receiving its current name in 1990.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to St. Peter und Paul?

Nearby attractions include Jan Bouman Haus, Potsdam (4 min walk), Urania Planetarium, Potsdam (4 min walk), Dutch Quarter, Potsdam (4 min walk), Carl Christian Horvath Gedenktafel, Potsdam (4 min walk).

How to get to St. Peter und Paul by public transport?

The nearest stations to St. Peter und Paul:

Tram

Brandenburger Straße • Lines: 92, 96 (3 min walk)
Platz der Einheit/Nord • Lines: 93, 96, 98, 99 (4 min walk)

Bus

Brandenburger Straße • Lines: 604, 609, 638, N15, N17 (3 min walk)
Bassinplatz • Lines: 603, 692 (3 min walk)

Ferry

Potsdam Hauptbahnhof - Hafen • Lines: Potsdamer Wassertaxi (16 min walk)
Schiffbauergasse - Hans Otto Theater • Lines: Potsdamer Wassertaxi (19 min walk)

Train

Potsdam Hauptbahnhof (19 min walk)
Potsdam Charlottenhof (29 min walk)