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Schloss Charlottenburg
Charlottenburg Palace
Schloss Charlottenburg is the largest palace in Berlin, an
18th-century baroque structure that was originally constructed as
the summer home for Sophie Charlotte, the wife of Elector Frederick
III who became the first Prussian king. The splendid interiors are
festooned with art masterpieces, while the surrounding gardens
contain a mausoleum, pavilion and the Belvedere, which houses the
porcelain museum.
Address: Spandauer Damm 10-22
Website: www.spsg.de
Telephone: (0)3 319 694 200
Transport: U2 or bus 309 to Sophie-Charlotte-Platz
Opening time: Tuesday to Sunday 9am to 5pm. The new wing is open 10am to 5pm (April to October) and 11am to 5pm (November to March); closed Mondays
Admission: Old palace: €10; new wing: €6 including audio guide