The Best Places to See in Potsdam, Germany

The Best Places to See in Potsdam, Germany, Potsdam, Germany

Looking for a change of scenery and some day trips from Berlin ideas? Berlin is a modern and exciting city, but it’s not always everybody’s “cup of tea”, right? Many Berlin visitors love unique experiences and if you are one of them, then continue reading. In the next rows, you’ll discover the best places to see in Potsdam, which will be easily seeable in one day.

A day trip to Potsdam is usually an easy choice and, for many people, the best. The capital city of Brandenburg federal state is just half an hour’s drive from Berlin. Potsdam is a perfect gateway for those who wish to experience an authentic, old-style Germany. The one we normally expect to see – with castles, glorious palaces from the 18th and 19th centuries, and huge gardens.

With its grandiose neo-baroque architecture, lash vineyard terraces, and still radiating elegance, Sanssouci Palace is such a beauty! No wonder it is often compared with the Versailles Palace in Paris!

The Palace was built in the middle of the 18th century by Friedrich the Great who used it as a summer palace and his sanctuary. Just seeing the Palace for the first time, one cannot but not agree that the dude had some really good architectural taste! ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: The Best Places to See in Potsdam, Germany
Guide Location: Germany » Potsdam
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Silvija Andonov
Read it on Author's Website: https://www.girlontheeast.com/the-best-places-to-see-in-potsdam/
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
  • Sanssouci Palace
  • Sanssouci Park
  • Historic Mill
  • Chinese House
  • New Palace
  • The Dutch Quarter
  • Cecilienhof Palace
  • The Marble Palace
  • Norman Tower on the Ruinenber
  • New Garden
  • Belvedere Castle on the Pfingstberg