Belvedere, Historical pavilion in Charlottenburg Palace Gardens, Germany
The Belvedere is a baroque tea house and observation pavilion in Charlottenburg Palace's gardens with an oval footprint, four rectangular extensions, and a copper dome. Gilded sculptures and classical details adorn the exterior, creating a refined structure designed for both viewing and social gatherings.
The tea house was built between 1788 and 1789 by architect Carl Gotthard Langhans for King Friedrich Wilhelm II. Following damage during World War II, it underwent major restoration work from 1956 to 1961.
The structure houses Berlin's porcelain collection with dinner services and vases from royal workshops. The exhibition reflects how kings and nobles valued fine ceramics as symbols of wealth and refinement.
The pavilion sits in the Charlottenburg Palace gardens and is best reached through the main garden entrances. Muddy or wet paths are common during rainy seasons, so sturdy shoes are recommended for comfortable walking.
The pavilion hosted secret gatherings of a mystical order that practiced spiritualism and held sway over the king's beliefs. This hidden chapter remains one of the lesser-known aspects of the palace's complex past.
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