Friday, May 17, 2013

Berlin- Charlottenburg Palace


Charlottenburg Palace is the largest palace in Berlin. I absolutely love visiting palaces and castles because I think they are so beautiful and after reading more about this palace I learned that the inside is decorated in baroque and rococo styles. When I was abroad last time one of my favorite parts of travelling was seeing all the beautiful architecture and designs. From what I have read this palace is a popular tourist attraction.

A little history that I researched is that this palace is the largest residence of the Hohenzollern in Berlin. This palace was built by Frederick III as a summer residence for his wife Sophie Charlotte back in 1699 (Stiftung Preußische Schlösser). I also found out that it also serves as a museum of international standing and is a popular destination for excursions as well as a venue for cultural events and social functions (Charlottenburg Palace). I look forward to visiting this palace and learning more in person.
References:

Charlottenburg Palace. Royal Prussia in Berlin. Rudolf G. Scharmann.
"Stiftung Preußische Schlösser Und Gärten | SPSG | Schloss Charlottenburg." Stiftung Preußische Schlösser Und Gärten | SPSG | Schloss Charlottenburg. N.p., n.d. Web. 11 May 2013.

Photo References:
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/3a/Schloss_Charlottenburg_Berlin_2007.jpg
http://marksquires.com/Images_Photos/porce.jpg

Interior decoration

Gorgeous view of the palace

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