Schloss Charlottenburg
Baroque palace in Berlin, Germany / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Not to be confused with Charlottenborg Palace in Copenhagen.
Schloss Charlottenburg (Charlottenburg Palace) is a Baroque palace in Berlin, located in Charlottenburg, a district of the Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf borough, among the largest palaces in the world.
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Charlottenburg Palace | |
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Schloss Charlottenburg | |
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Architectural style | Baroque, Rococo |
Location | Berlin, Germany |
Coordinates | 52.5209°N 13.2957°E / 52.5209; 13.2957 |
Construction started | 1695 |
Completed | 1713 |
Design and construction | |
Architect(s) | Johann Arnold Nering |
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The palace was built at the end of the 17th century and was greatly expanded during the 18th century. It includes much lavish internal decoration in Baroque and Rococo styles. A large formal garden surrounded by woodland was added behind the palace, including a belvedere, a mausoleum, a theatre and a pavilion. During the Second World War, the palace was badly damaged but has since been reconstructed. The palace with its gardens is a major tourist attraction.