Charlottenburg Palace

Charlottenburg Palace

Charlottenburg Palace (German: Schloss Charlottenburg) is the largest surviving palace in Berlin, Germany. It is located in the Charlottenburg district, which is part of the Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf borough. Originally named “Lietzenburg,” the palace was built in the Italian Baroque style and was commissioned by Sophia Charlotte, wife of Frederick III, Elector of Brandenburg, and designed by architect Arnold Nering.

In 1701, Frederick I was crowned King of Prussia and became Frederick I, with Charlotte becoming his queen. What had originally been a summer retreat on the outskirts of Berlin was expanded into a grand structure by architect Eosander von Göthe. After Charlotte’s death in 1705, Frederick I named the palace and its grounds Charlottenburg in her honor. Further expansions were made between 1709 and 1712, during which the distinctive tower and orangery were added. The interior of Charlottenburg Palace was once described as the “Eighth Wonder of the World”—the walls of the Amber Room were adorned with amber. The palace was finally completed during the reign of Frederick William II, with the addition of the western Court Theatre and the small orangery by Carl Gotthard Langhans.

During World War II, Charlottenburg Palace suffered extensive damage. After 1945, it was rebuilt and converted into a museum (or used for sightseeing purposes). The former theater now houses the Museum of Prehistory and Early History, while the small orangery serves as a restaurant. Its gardens are a large recreational park that serves the nearby, less densely populated historic center of Charlottenburg.

Charlottenburg Palace

Must-visit reason: The largest surviving palace in Berlin

Continent where the attraction is located: Europe【Europe】

Country/region where the attraction is located: Germany[Germany]

Province/state where the attraction is located: Berlin State [Berlin]

City where the attraction is located: Berlin [Berlin]