CHARLOTTENBURG PALACE - BERLIN, GERMANY

CHARLOTTENBURG PALACE

BERLIN, GERMANY

Charlottenburg Palace is the largest and most important remaining Hohenzollern residence in Berlin.  The magnificent palace complex is surrounded by a unique baroque garden that merges into a landscaped park.  The Palace and gardens was originally built as a summer residence for the Prussian Queen, Sophie Charolette, and were expanded by subsequent rulers.  The cupola of Charlottenburg Palace is one of Berlin's emblems.  The Palace oldest sections dates 1695-1713.  Frederick the Great had the new wing built from 1740-42.