Hiller-Brandtsche Häuser, Historic residential building at Breite Strasse, Potsdam, Germany
The Hiller-Brandtsche Häuser comprise three connected structures along Breite Strasse with a central barracks section flanked by two residential wings. The complex functions as a residential building with multiple apartments and maintains its original architectural layout.
The complex was built in 1769 under commission from Frederick the Great with architect Georg Christian Unger drawing inspiration from London palace architecture. The buildings became part of Potsdam's classical development that defined Prussian taste of the era.
The facade displays 29 sandstone figures from ancient mythology that reflect the tastes of 18th-century Prussian aristocrats. These sculptures continue to shape the street's appearance and tell of the artistic preferences of that era.
The building sits directly on Breite Strasse in Potsdam's city center and is easily accessible. Visitors should allow time to examine the facade details and mythological figures up close.
The complex survived World War II without damage and preserves its original staircase in section 8 of Breite Strasse. This preservation is notable since many comparable buildings in Potsdam were destroyed during the war.
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