Charlottenburg Palace is distinguished by the massive, copper-topped dome that rises above its central building, capped by a gilded statue of Fortuna. Originally commissioned in sixteen ninety-five, it began as a modest summer residence…
Charlottenburg Palace Gardens
Walk through the grand French baroque parterres and romantic English-style woodlands of Berlin’s finest surviving Prussian palace grounds.
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1. Charlottenburg Palace
2. New pavilion in the palace garden of Charlottenburg
The New Pavilion is a two-story, cube-shaped villa characterized by its pale green window shutters and a columned loggia. Positioned near the Spree River within the grounds of Charlottenburg Palace, this building stands out for its…
3. Belvedere im Schlossgarten Charlottenburg
The Belvedere is a three-story, oval-shaped pavilion crowned by a copper-clad dome. It stands in the northeastern section of the Charlottenburg Palace gardens, positioned near the Spree River. Designed by Carl Gotthard Langhans and…
4. Karpfenteich
The Karpfenteich, or Carp Pond, sits within the palace gardens of Schloss Charlottenburg. You can recognize this water by its winding, irregular shape and the high bridge that arches over its surface, offering a clear view toward the…
5. Mausoleum in the Palace Garden Charlottenburg
The Mausoleum in the Charlottenburg Palace Garden is a neoclassical building of red sandstone, standing quietly among the oaks and lawns of the park. Designed to resemble an ancient temple, it was commissioned by King Frederick William the…
6. Kleine Orangerie
The Kleine Orangerie is a long, low building tucked away near the western grounds of Charlottenburg Palace. While the palace itself is known for its massive baroque wings, this smaller structure, built in seventeen ninety under King…