Sitting at the western edge of Luisenplatz, this gate built by Frederick the Great in 1770 to…read morecommemorate victory in the Seven Years War. It ended up being designed by two architects--Karl von Gontard, who designed the side facing Brandenburg Straße and his student Georg Christian singer, who designed the one facing Luisenplatz, which was the side originally towards the fields, (though the square itself outside the gate was created in 1744). The gate was built on top of a site that used to be a smaller town gate along a wall surrounding central Potsdam, which controlled the flow of traffic into the city. In 1900 when the city walls were torn down the Brandenburg Tor was left standing. Again as a landmark not much to do except view it and walk through it, though I can see how considering its location leading towards a main shopping thoroughfare there could be community and seasonal activities set up in its vicinity.

Majestic and gorgeous. This building has amazing architectural features and is everything you'd…read moreimagine it to be, and more. The winter time is especially beautiful with the huge Christmas tree.

If you are visiting Potsdam, this will probably be your first stop, and rightfully so. Apparently…read moreduring WWII it was heavily damaged and is now in an almost restored state. Still some work to do. You can climb the tower for a small fee (I was lazy and did not) and there is a suggested 2 euro donation as you leave. Perfectly legit and I was happy to oblige. The church itself is beautiful, but not overwhelming like some. Helpfully, there is an explanatory laminated page on the left, just as you enter, with a full history - available in 10 languages or so.

The Nauener Tor (gate) is one of three surviving gates that guard the entries to the old town of…read morePotsdam. This one was built about 1755, and lends a mediaval fair ambiance to the main north south drag through town. Certainly worth a visit by anyone who appreciates history.

During the 18th Century, a wave of Francophilia swept across Europe. Suddenly, every monarch had to…read morehave their own version of Versatile. The former Prussian Prince, now King Friedrich II (Der Große Kurfürst, oder Alte Fritz) was no exception. He also btw, decreed the learning of French which was all the rage. According to historians, it also created a bit of controversy as well. In this environment, Sanssouci was built. Der Große had his architect, Georg Wenzeslaus von Knobelsdorff design & build for him a small, but modest summer palace and vineyard in Potsdam. The front of the Schloss, with its elaborate tiers for the vines, is very impressive. You can also see it's distinctive golden rotundra from below. The Schloss itself is magnificent and yes, it is like a miniature Versatile. Tres Bon, und Beeindruckend!

Perfekte Potsdam Schloss- und Gartenanlage. Um das Schloss von innen zu sehen muss mann einen…read moreEintritt bezahlen. Review: 5+

Voll schön und auch ruhig hier, wir haben hier unseren Tagesausflug schön ausklingen lassen,…read morewährend wir einer Gruppe Freunde beim Wikinger Schach zugeguckt haben

Super Place to visit with children. A huge playground with water and activities for all ages.read more