Kronprinzenpalais, City palace on Unter den Linden boulevard, Mitte, Germany
The Kronprinzenpalais is a three-story city palace along Unter den Linden in Berlin, with evenly spaced rows of windows and a pale facade. The design combines neoclassical and baroque elements, with columns and pilasters giving the building a formal structure.
The palace originated in 1663 and was redesigned in 1732 under Philipp Gerlach when it became the residence of the future Frederick II. After the First World War, the building opened its rooms as a gallery for modern art.
The palace chambers witnessed important art exhibitions, including French Impressionist works and Berlin Secession collections during the early twentieth century.
The palace sits directly on Unter den Linden and is easily reached on foot, with level access from the sidewalk. Interior rooms can be visited during exhibitions and events, with availability varying according to the program.
On August 31, 1990, the German Reunification Treaty was signed in the rooms of this palace between East and West Germany. The event marked one of the final formal steps before German reunification.
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