Belvedere on the Pfingstberg
Belvedere on the Pfingstberg, Palace in Nördliche Vorstädte, Germany
The Belvedere features twin prospect towers with Italian Renaissance influences, while its wings display Roman architectural elements with Greek decorative details.
King Friedrich Wilhelm IV of Prussia commissioned the palace in 1847, but construction continued until 1863, three years after his death.
The palace serves as a viewing platform within the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Palaces and Parks of Potsdam and Berlin since 1999.
The building opens to visitors through a three-sided courtyard with viewing terraces, requiring ascent via multiple staircases to reach observation points.
During Cold War periods, this once-popular tourist destination transformed into a restricted zone due to its proximity to military installations.
Location: Nördliche Vorstädte
Inception: 19 century
Architects: Friedrich Ludwig Persius, Ludwig Ferdinand Hesse, Friedrich August Stüler
Architectural style: eclectic architecture
Part of: Palaces and Parks of Potsdam and Berlin
Website: https://pfingstberg.de
GPS coordinates: 52.41875,13.05910
Latest update: May 17, 2025 23:45
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