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Babelsberg Palace, Gothic Revival château in Potsdam, Germany

Located near Berlin, Babelsberg Palace stands with embattled walls, flanking towers, and lancet windows designed in the English Tudor architectural style.

Karl Friedrich Schinkel designed this palace in 1833 for Prince William of Prussia, who later became Emperor William I of Germany.

The palace represents the first example of Neo-Gothic architecture on the European continent, marking a shift in architectural preferences of Prussian nobility.

The palace forms part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site complex and requires advanced planning for visits due to ongoing renovation work.

The 1862 meeting between King William I and Otto von Bismarck at this palace led to Bismarck's appointment as Minister President of Prussia.

Location: Babelsberg

Inception: 1835

Architects: Karl Friedrich Schinkel

Architectural style: Gothic Revival

Part of: Palaces and Parks of Potsdam and Berlin

Website: http://spsg.de

GPS coordinates: 52.40760,13.09330

Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:15

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