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City Palace

Historic residence · Potsdam, Germany

Artists & architects

City Palace
Photo: A.Savin, FAL, via Wikimedia Commons

History

The Potsdam City Palace is a building in Potsdam, Germany, located on the Old Market Square, next to the St. Nicholas' Church (Nikolaikirche). It was the second official residence of the margraves and electors of Brandenburg, later kings in Prussia, kings of Prussia and German emperors.

Text from the Wikipedia article “City Palace, Potsdam”, CC BY-SA 4.0.

About Jan Bouman

Jan Bouman was a Dutch architect, mainly notable for his work as designer and general contractor on the Dutch Quarter in Potsdam by order of Frederick William I of Prussia.

From the Wikipedia article “Jan Bouman”, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Visiting

This building is recorded as a residence of the people listed; it may be privately owned and not open to the public. Opening times, tickets and access change, so check the official website before you travel. Get directions.

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