Glienicke Palace

Glienicke Palace is a neoclassical residence near the Havel River with a south-facing entrance decorated by two gilded lion sculptures. These lions follow designs inspired by classical Roman models and frame the main approach to the property.

Architect Karl Friedrich Schinkel designed this building around 1825 for Prince Carl of Prussia. A simple cottage was transformed into a grand summer residence that reflected the taste of the Prussian royal family.

The rooms inside showcase collections that Prince Carl gathered during his travels across Europe and beyond. They demonstrate how Prussian nobility filled their homes with art and objects from many different places.

The palace is most easily reached on foot from the nearby waterfront. Visitors should plan enough time to explore both the interior rooms and the surrounding gardens and park areas.

This palace is part of a UNESCO World Heritage listing that groups several palaces and parks across the region. This recognition celebrates the entire approach to Prussian landscape design rather than a single building.

Location: Steglitz-Zehlendorf

Architects: Karl Friedrich Schinkel

Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture

Part of: Palaces and Parks of Potsdam and Berlin

Website: https://spsg.de/en/palaces-gardens/object/glienicke-villa

GPS coordinates: 52.41420,13.09530

Latest update: December 7, 2025 10:03