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Potsdam has been the residence of Brandenburg princes and of Prusian kings since 1660. The Grosse Kurfurst built a castle here in 1662 and king Friedrich Wilhelm I made Potsdam grow to a garrison-town (first part 18th century). Friedrich II had the palace SansSouci built as well as the New Palace.<BR>Even though Postdam still is a very beautifull city, one can easily see that much has been destroyed during WW II. Also the DDR-administration had too little money to maintain and restore the buildings.<BR>Even the many palaces and parcs have fallen into decay.<BR>When you are going to visit Potsdam, make sure you have enought time to visit all the sights of the town.<BR><BR>Some sights are: The Dutch quarter, The Russian quarter, Rathaus, Nikolaikirche, Marstall, Schloss Sanssouci, the Potsdammer Brandenburger Tor and the New Palace.<BR><BR>Picture taken from : www.potsdam.de/index.php3 Potsdam Information Site. |
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AndreasK Wed Feb 6, 2002 23:24 UTC
thank you Roelien ! | Nobbe Tue Jan 15, 2002 22:50 UTC
At least the wall is gone now!! =) | seagoingJLW Tue Jan 1, 2002 17:14 UTC
Interesting comments | sim1 Fri Dec 7, 2001 00:16 UTC
Gorgeous Greek and free ouzo??? Where is that restaurant!! :- |
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