Potsdam: Museum
Places and attractions in the Museum category
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- Museum
- Historical place
- History museum
- Baroque architecture
- Nature
- Natural attraction
- Palace
- Park
- Forts and castles
- Church
- Lake
- Unesco
- Specialty museum
- Observatories and planetariums
- Theater
- Concerts and shows
Sanssouci
Iconic palace of Frederick the Great Sanssouci, nestled in the historic city of Potsdam, Germany, is a splendid testament to Rococo architecture and the bygone era of Prussian kings. This former summer palace of Frederick the Great, King of Prussia, stands as a museum today, inviting visitors into a world...
New Palace
Rococo interiors in 18th-century palace The New Palace, located in the city of Potsdam, Germany, stands as a grand testament to the opulence and architectural ambition of the 18th century. Built towards the end of the Seven Years' War by Frederick the Great, King of Prussia, this baroque palace was completed...
Cecilienhof
Royal residence and WWII summit site Cecilienhof, nestled in the charming city of Potsdam, Germany, stands as a historic edifice that transcends its architectural beauty to hold a significant place in world history. This grand estate, designed in the style of an English Tudor manor house, was completed in...
Orangerieschloss
19th-century palace with plant rooms Nestled in the historical city of Potsdam, Germany, the Orangerieschloss, also known as the Orangery Palace, is a resplendent testament to the architectural grandeur of the 19th century. This majestic palace, inspired by the Italian Renaissance style, was constructed...
Schloss Babelsberg
Nestled in the lush greenery of Potsdam, Germany, Schloss Babelsberg stands as a testament to the romantic era of architecture and the storied past of German nobility. This picturesque palace, which now serves as a museum, was originally constructed in the 19th century...
Marmorpalais
The Marmorpalais, or Marble Palace, is an elegant example of neoclassical architecture nestled in the picturesque city of Potsdam, Germany. This historical building is situated on the tranquil shores of the Heiliger See, within the lush green expanse of the New Garden.
Neue Kammern
Nestled in the lush expanse of the Sanssouci Park in Potsdam, Germany, the Neue Kammern, or New Chambers, stands as an opulent testament to the grandeur of Prussian royalty. This museum, once a lavish guesthouse of King Frederick the Great, was transformed into an...
Bildergalerie
18th-century gallery with European art Nestled in the heart of Potsdam, Germany, the Bildergalerie, or Picture Gallery, stands as a testament to the city's rich cultural heritage. This esteemed museum, which is part of the Sanssouci Park ensemble, presents a distinguished collection of 17th and 18th-century...
Historische Mühle
Nestled within the lush green expanse of Sanssouci Park in Potsdam, Germany, the Historische Mühle (Historic Mill) stands as a testament to the region's rich cultural heritage. This museum is a faithful reconstruction of the 18th-century windmill that once operated on...
Schloss Charlottenhof
Neo-classical style residence and parkland Nestled in the heart of the lush Sanssouci Park in Potsdam, Germany, Schloss Charlottenhof is a neoclassical gem that beckons visitors with its elegant architecture and historical significance. This intimate palace, transformed from an existing house into a summer...
Römische Bäder
Romantic, Italian-style 19th-c. villa Nestled within the lush gardens of the Sanssouci Park in Potsdam, Germany, the Römische Bäder, or Roman Baths, offer a picturesque glimpse into the 19th-century fascination with antiquity and the romanticized vision of Roman culture.
Villa Schöningen
Villa Schöningen is a cultural beacon nestled in the picturesque city of Potsdam, Germany. Serving as a museum, this historic villa is situated on the banks of the River Havel, offering visitors not only a rich display of art and history but also scenic surroundings.
Museum Barberini
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.
Klausberg
Elegant rotunda in Sanssouci Park The Belvedere auf dem Klausberg is a building in Sanssouci Park in Potsdam, Germany erected in 1770–72 using Georg Christian Unger's plans.
Lepsiushaus
Lepsiushaus is a house museum in Potsdam, Germany. Johannes Lepsius was a German humanist, philosopher, historian, and Armenian human-rights activist. Lepsiushaus is the house where he lived from 1908 to 1926. During the Cold War, this building in East Germany was abandoned.
KGB Prison
The KGB Prison at Leistikowstraße 1 in the German city of Potsdam was a detention centre run by the Soviet counter-intelligence organisation, SMERSH.
Museum FLUXUS+
The museum FLUXUS+ is located in Potsdam, Germany and opened in the city's new cultural centre Schiffbauergasse in April 2008. It is Potsdam's first museum of modern art. The 1000 sqm exhibition space of the two-storey building comprehends artworks from private collections.
Extavium
The Extavium, the so-called Mitmachwelt, is a natural science didactic facility with an exhibition in Potsdam.
Filmmuseum Potsdam
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.
Schloß Lindstedt
Lindstedt Palace - a late -classic palace in the style of a Roman villa, built on behalf of King Prussia Frederick Wilhelm IV, who planned to move here in old age. The palace was erected in the years 1858–60 at the Lindstedt estate located northwest of the Sanssouci Park.
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