SCHLOSS CHARLOTTENBURG BERLIN

The Schloss Charlottenburg, Berlin is the largest and most stunning palace in entire Berlin. The palace is the striking example for baroque architecture. The central part of the palace was built during the period of 1695-99. The palace was the summer dwelling for Sophie Charlotte, the companion of Elector Friedrich III. The expansion of the palace took place during the time when Friedrich became the first Prussian King. The style of the palace was incorporated from the palace located at Versailles.

The main building of the Schloss Charlottenburg, Berlin has a domed tower with tambour crowned located on the eastern side of the palace. The Great Orangery was created on the western part. The extension of the Great Orangery comprised of the palace theatre.

The Schloss Charlottenburg, Berlin saw a series of destruction during the period of World War II. It was heavily damaged and the reconstruction for the same started in the fifties. The Porcelain Hall has a good collection of Chinese and Japanese art. The banquet hall is more impressive built by Knobelsdorff. The white Hall and the Golden Gallery has a uniqueness of itself. The pastel tones are blended with rich golden ornamentation.

The Museum for Pre-and Early History is a exhibition place for Heinrich Schliemann's excavation at Troy.

Schloss Charlottenburg, Berlin has a beautiful garden which has a beauty within itself. The park is also built in original French baroque style. The park has a mausoleum which is temple kind of a thing. The temple consists of a coffin of Friedrich Wilhelm II. The pavilion built by Schinkel comprises of a summer house which is a room for pictures and architects in classical style. The belvedere is a tea house which now displays the arts of porcelain within it.

The Schloss Charlottenburg, Berlin is delight to watch. The tourist can easily reach the place because it's a very popular landmark of Berlin.