Hi guys, Berlin is actual one of the most interesting cities in the Europe with its historical and cultural background. However; if you are an architect; art enthusiast and a fanatic of ancient royal palaces; then a Berlin royal palaces’ walking tour should be on your to do list. In this blog post ‘A Walk Through Berlin’s Royal Palaces,’ we take you through a striking tour where we spotlight the marvelous palaces in the city. So here is a chance for the readers to wear walking shoes and start with it.
1. Charlottenburg Palace
Explore Berlin royalty with Charlottenburg Palace which is the largest palace that you will find in Berlin today. Constructed during the seventeenth century, this splendid Baroque style palace gives an idea of how the Prussian monarchy used to live.
Highlights of Charlottenburg Palace include:
- The magnificent Palace Gardens gorgeous place for a walk.
- Turkish palace like State Apartments filled with masterpieces and furnished in the manner befitting a king.
- The Picture Gallery of paintings of the XVI- XVIII centuries.
Pro tip: Within the palace you shouldn’t fail to see the belvedere and this is a platform located on a tower for the purpose of watching the surrounding landscape.
2. Sanssouci Palace
A trip from Berlin will only take you more time and in Potsdam, you will see Sanssouci Palace. A historic site of the Rococo style, this is one of Berlin’s most iconic symbols of royalty that must be seen to be believed.
Key attractions at Sanssouci Palace include:
- The Vineyard Terrace or sometimes known as The Great Garden of the Château due to the following design of one vineyard on the opposite side of the building, which has well designed metal sculptures.
- Sanssouci Park with a well laid out greens and small pretty buildings.
- The splendid New Palace, that hold the glory of royal existence of Prussia.
Pro tip: To get the best view of this great palace, one should hire a tour guide to explain to him the historical and cultural importance of the palace.
3. Oranienburg Palace
Situated twenty five kilometers to the north of Berlin, Oranienburg Palace gives visitors glimpses of early Prussian kings. An example of Baroque architecture, the palace is neighbored by beautiful gardens and a quiet lake.
Highlights of Oranienburg Palace include:
- The palace architectural design of the baroque style on its facade and internal structure.
- The Museum for Art & History where artifacts from that historiographical history of the region are put for display.
- The Palace Park which being ideal for sitting, having a meal or lying down in the middle of so much greenery.
Pro tip: Make your visit in summer so that you can enjoy some Opera festival which is held in the palace court.
4. Schloss Bellevue
It won’t be complete if you won’t get to visit Schloss Bellevue, one of the royal palaces in Berlin. This is a neoclassical palace and is home to the German President and it is sited in the wonderful Tiergarten.
Key features of Schloss Bellevue include:
- The specific exterior design features most notable of which are columns, porticos and pediments.
- Some of the beautiful and well-maintained gardens around the palace are as following:
Pro tip: Any event or exhibition that takes place in Schloss Bellevue is worth attending because it gives a rare look into present German society and politics.
5. Berlin will feature Berlin City Palace Humboldt Forum, which will be completed in the near future.
While not a historical Palace the Berlin City Palace or Humboldt Forum enriches Berlin’s architectural historical palaces. Presently this palace has been restored and act as culture house for few museums, galleries and other display and performances.
Highlights of the Berlin City Palace include:
- The Ethnological Museum and the Museum of Asian Art that both have extensive collections coming from all parts of the globe.
- It was remarkable, an impressive looking building with a baroque facade that mimics or reconstructs the genuine palace structure .
Pro tip: Visit the show guide to find out when there will be an event or when a collection that you like will be displayed.
Conclusion
A great way to kick start this adventure is by starting a walking tour of Berlin that focuses on places with rich history and great architecture which are the royal palaces. Starting with the Charlottenburg Palace immediately to Sanssouci Palace – the two palaces provide you with insight to the royal Berlin. Make sure you to wear comfortable shoes, take your camera along, and ensure that you take your time to enjoy the interiors of the palaces, trying to understand their historical importance.
It is quite exciting to visit royal palaces in Berlin that is why I recommend you to take this kind of travel as aysts.of history. Happy exploring!
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