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 that the Germans are proud of and pass on information about its origin from generation to generation. King Frederick I of Prussia gave this castle to his wife Sophia Charlotte of Hanover, hence the name Charlottenburg. The palace is the largest baroque monument in the capital of Germany. It is the residence of the Hohenzollern dynasty.
Tourist attraction center
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 refined interior of Charlottenburg Castle and the well-groomed park around it make a strong impression. The main entrance to the building is decorated with a dome, the height of which reaches almost 50 meters. On it you can see the gilded statue of Fortuna.
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 are open to visitors 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. It should be noted that the last visitors are allowed in 30 minutes before the closing of the castle, and no exception is made here for anyone. The entrance ticket to the castle costs 10 euros, a reduced ticket can be purchased for 7 euros. In the building you can take a photo for memory without a flash on your smartphone or camera, but you need to pay an additional 3 euros for this.
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 their collection of porcelain with their own eyes, or just to take a walk in a picturesque place. Charlottenburg Palace gained great fame due to the fact that the wife of Frederick I Sophia Charlotte lived in it. She went down in history as a talented and versatile person. The wife of the king of Prussia spoke foreign languages, was fond of music and liked to arrange debates with philosophers and scientists. Many women tried to take an example from her.
The Charlottenburg Palace is not the property of the state. All rights reserved to the Prussian Palaces and Parks Foundation of Berlin and Brandenburg. You can get to the sights by buses No109, 309, M45. You need to get off at the "Schloss Charlottenburg" stop. If you go by metro, you need to focus on the station "U-Bhf-Richard-Wagner-Platz". It is located almost 1 kilometer from the palace complex.
