Charlottenburg Palace
Charlottenburg is a large palace complex in Berlin, built in the 17th century, located in the western part of the city. It has a rich history, which the Germans are proud of and pass on information about its origin from generation to generation. King Frederick I of Prussia presented this castle to his wife Sophia Charlotte of Hanover, hence the name Charlottenburg. The palace is the largest Baroque monument in the German capital. It is the seat of the Hohenzollern dynasty.
The center of attraction for tourists
According to official statistics, more than 1 million tourists from different countries travel to Berlin every year to see one of the most iconic castles in the German capital. The exquisite interior of Charlottenburg Castle and the well-kept park around it make a strong impression. The main entrance to the building is decorated with a dome, which reaches a height of almost 50 meters. On it you can see a gilded statue of Fortune.
You can get to Charlottenburg Palace on any day of the week except Monday from April to October from 10.00 to 18.00. From November to March, the doors to visitors are open from 10.00 to 17.00. From December 24 to December 26, the territory will be closed to residents of Germany and other countries. But on December 31, guests can come from 10.00 to 14.00. Please note that the last visitors are allowed in 30 minutes before the lock closes, and no exception is made for anyone here. The entrance ticket to the castle costs 10 euros, a discounted ticket can be purchased for 7 euros. In the building, you can take photos for memory without a flash on your smartphone or camera, but you need to pay an additional 3 euros for this.
The Royal Apartments
According to surveys, it became known that the interest of tourists is explained by the desire to see how the kings lived, to see with their own eyes their porcelain collection or just to stroll through a picturesque place. Charlottenburg Palace gained great fame due to the fact that Frederick I's wife Sophia Charlotte lived in it. She went down in history as a talented and versatile personality. The wife of the King of Prussia was fluent in foreign languages, was fond of music and loved to have debates with philosophers and scientists. Many women tried to follow her example.
Charlottenburg Palace is not the property of the state. All rights belong to the Prussian Palaces and Parks Foundation of Berlin and Brandenburg. You can get to the attraction by buses No109, 309, M45. You need to get off at the Schloss Charlottenburg bus stop. If you take the subway, you need to navigate to the station "U-Bhf-Richard-Wagner-Platz". It is located almost 1 kilometer from the palace complex.
