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Potsdam <9> <9> is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful cities in Germany.. Embedded in the charming cultural landscape with its castles and historic parks, which belong to the UNESCO World Heritage since 1990, the Brandenburg state capital is recommended as a destination for a variety of interests and demands.. <9> <9> History <9> <9> Potsdam - a place with a more than 1000-year-old past, which was always in the focus of German history.. Potsdam was the residence and garrison town of Prussian kings, court, military and government authorities.. The sober tolerance of the Prussians, who were always happy to welcome people of other faiths and foreigners and thus justified the country´s economic upswing, is still reflected today in Potsdam´s cityscape.. But Potsdam is also the place where Hitler´s Reichstag met in 1933 for the first time.. In 1945, the Potsdam Agreement sealed the end of the Hitler regime.. From the GDR district capital was after the turn of the capital of the newly founded country of Brandenburg.. <9> <9> <9> Attractions <9> <9> The guests of Potsdam can proudly explore twelve castles on their walks.. Famous master builders such as Knobelsdorff, Schinkel or Persius and great landscape architects such as Lenné, Eyserbeck and Prince von Pückler-Muskau designed the great architectural and horticultural diversity on a royal commission.. <9> <9> Sanssouci Palace <9> <9> Sanssouci Palace, with its extensive park, numerous buildings, pavilions and sculptures, is the most famous and landmark of the city.. The mid-18th century Rococo-style summer residence of the Prussian King Frederick the Great is a highlight for tourists from all over the world.. <9> <9> Cecilienhof Castle in the New Garden <9> <9> The Prussian rulers had a unique cultural landscape created by the best architects and landscape planners along the Havel, with numerous castles, gardens and parks.. Large parts of Potsdam were therefore recognized in 1990 by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.. In addition to the palace and park Sanssouci, these include the park Neuer Garten.. <9> <9> Glienecke and Babelsberg <9> <9> Glienicke and Babelsberg with their castles and Sacrow Castle and Park with the Heilandskirche.. <9> <9> The Dutch Quarter <9> <9> Other attractive sights include the historic quarters, such as the popular Dutch Quarter with its Dutch-style brick houses, the Russian colony Alexandrovka or the romantic Bohemian Weaver´s Quarter.. <9> <9> Filmpark Babelsberg <9> <9> A visit to Filmpark Babelsberg is also worthwhile, as you get an insight into the world of film and television as well as stunt and movie animal shows.. The nature adventure world ´biosphere´ invites to an exciting journey of discovery.. <9> <9> <9> Further information can be found at <1001> Online Information on Potsdam}
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Russian colony ´Alexandrowka´ <9> <9> North of the Baroque city center of Potsdam is the Russian-style settlement of Alexandrovka.. These include 14 houses and the Russian Orthodox chapel.. <9> <9> History <9> <9> The history of this place begins with its construction in 1826/27 and tells the story of the lives of ordinary people and tells of the confluence of different cultures.. With great effort and personal commitment, this impressive testimony of the encounter of Prussian and Russian culture was restored and revitalized.. For the casual observer, it is a cluster of slightly exotic, charming log cabins in a gracefully landscaped setting.. However, it is worth taking a deeper look at this monuments erected in 1999 in Marrakech by UNESCO as a ´World Heritage Site´ and following the charm of the history of this settlement.. <9> <9> <9> Attractions <9> The Museum Alexandrowka brings the historical and architectural significance of this place closer to all interested visitors and provides an insight into the small but multi-layered world of Alexandrovka.. Changing special exhibitions accompany the museum.. The museum offers guided tours of the museum rooms;. You can also book tours of the entire Alexandrowka.. During the year, selected cultural events will be held, which will help to make the museum not only a place of information, but also of communication and encounter.. In addition to the traditional Russian cultural festival Alexandrowka, every year in the summer selected film classics are shown in the open air.