Potsdam .. the German city of gardens and palaces

Written By إسماعيل قاسمي on 2016/04/07

This article was written originally in Arabic and is translated using a 3rd party automated service. ArabiaWeather is not responsible for any grammatical errors whatsoever.

Arabiaweather.com - Ismail Qasimi - 24 kilometers southwest of Berlin, you reach the city that was the residence of the kings of Prussia and the German Kaiser until 1918, and it is the city of Potsdam , which is considered one of the most famous and largest cities near Berlin, and it forms the capital of Brandenburg and is located On and around the Havel River is a series of interconnected lakes.

The city of Potsdam is characterized by its vast green areas around the urban area, which constitute the proceeds of the total area only of the city. There are also about 20 lakes and a number of rivers around the city of Potsdam, such as the Havel River, Grebnitze, Templiner, Jungfernsee and Helliger.

It also includes a group of cultural monuments, gardens and palaces, of which Sanssouci is the most famous, and it is one of the largest UNESCO World Heritage sites located in Germany.

There are many tourist attractions in the city that attract visitors to it, such as the Sanssouci Garden, with its distinguished location among the beautiful buildings and gardens, and the wonderful works of art it contains and a large fountain. for the 17th century.

The Sanssouci Palace, which was built in 1745 in the Rococo style, features an oval dome formed among circular rooms with drawings by Frederick the Great, an oval hall of marble with double columns, and a library that includes many wonderful old statues. Outside the building, the garden is decorated with stucco decorations and the large courtyard is surrounded by Corinthian columns.

In turn, the new palace in Sanssouci, known as the Neos Palace, is an impressive tourist attraction. It was built between 1763 and 1769 and is distinguished by its copper dome, luxurious interiors, theater and artwork. Nearby is the ancient temple.

There is no doubt that the visitor cannot miss the old city hall and the old market square, as there is a center for cultural events and activities. The hall was built in the Baroque style with its beautiful components in 1753, and its square is one of the distinctive landmarks of its culture and history.

The Cecilienhof is also considered one of the interesting places in the Neuer Garten, which is the building that witnessed the most famous meetings during the Potsdam Conference After the Second World War, the Neuer Garten (New Garden) forms the two major gardens located in Potsdam, located on the shores of Lake Helliger.

This article was written originally in Arabic and is translated using a 3rd party automated service. ArabiaWeather is not responsible for any grammatical errors whatsoever.


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