A Short History of Berlin
Two medieval merchant settlements on the banks of the Spree, in the area of today’s district center – here the German capital has its origin....
September 14, 2019
Tagged: Prussian Architecture
5 Interesting Facts About Brandenburg Gate
There was another, smaller Brandenburg Gate at the spot of the current one. The first Brandenburg Gate, also called Tiergarten Tor, was already in use...
July 28, 2019
5 Interesting Facts About the Hohenzollern Castle
1. Hohenzollern Castle has been privately owned by the Hohenzollern family for almost a thousand years now. Hohenzollern Castle is the dynastic home of the...
June 9, 2019
A Short History of Königsberg
Königsberg was the capital of the east Prussia and it was one of the most prominent cities in the history of Prussia in terms of...
May 30, 2019
5 Interesting Facts About Charlottenburg Palace
1. The Palace was originally built for Queen Sophia Charlotte as a summer residence. In 1695, then Frederick III. of Brandenburg ordered the construction of...
May 18, 2019
A Short History of Potsdam
Potsdam is the capital and most populous city in the state of Brandenburg. It borders directly with the capital Berlin to the northeast and belongs to...
May 12, 2019