Schloss Bellevue Berlin

Schloss Bellevue, Berlin is the official residence of the federal president in Berlin. It is a chateau in the centre of Berlin bearing the address "Speeweg 1".
It is a three-winged complex which was constructed in 1785-86. The Plan was given by Philipp Daniel Bouman. It was the first Berlin palace that was built in the classical style.

The main building was built in an elongated shape. The building of Schloss Bellevue, Berlin has side wings the Ladies' Wing on the left and Spree Wing on the right. Schloss Bellevue, Berlin is two-storied. The main building has elaborate designs which are in sharp contrast with the otherwise plain, three-storied side wings. On its gables are figures made of sandstone depicting agriculture, fish Farming, and hunting. Inside the palace there is a ballroom designed by Carl Gotthard Langhans. It is now used for official receptions.

The Schloss Bellevue, Berlin remained uninhabited since the 19th century and was used by various institutions. In the mid-1930s, the Schloss Bellevue, Berlin was used as a museum of ethnography. In 1938, the building was converted into a guest house of the government and the entrance to the palace was redesigned. It got severely damaged in the Second World War.The smaller buildings in the garden were completely destroyed.
The palace was renovated during 1954-59 and was set up as the official residence of the federal president in Berlin.

Schloss Bellevue, Berlin is a delightful place to visit. The elaborate an extensive Bellevue Palace is situated on the banks of the River Spree in the middle of Tiergarten Park.

There's a huge lawn behind the palace which acts as a party ground during the Satyrday evenings.

The modern building to the south has an oval shape and is known as the "presidential egg". The staff of the president lives here.

Schloss Bellevue, Berlin lives true to its name…Bellevue-a beautiful view…the palace really provides eye-charming views.