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Cecilienhof
Castle in Potsdam, Germany
Travel Tips
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Introduction
Historical Background
- ๐ฐ Last Hohenzollern Palace: Cecilienhof was the last palace built by the Hohenzollern dynasty, completed in 1917.
- ๐ Royal Residents: It was constructed for Crown Prince Wilhelm and his wife Cecilie.
- ๐ณ New Garden: Located in the northern part of the New Garden, a park designed in the English landscape style.
- ๐ Post-War Use: After World War II, it was used by Soviet troops and later became a historical memorial.
- ๐๏ธ UNESCO Site: Part of the Palaces and Parks of Potsdam and Berlin UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1990.
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Architecture
- ๐ก Tudor Style: Designed in the style of an English Tudor manor house with half-timbered walls and 55 decorative chimneys.
- ๐ ๏ธ Architect: Designed by Paul Schultze-Naumburg, a proponent of traditional architecture.
- ๐ณ Natural Integration: The use of brick and wood helps the structure blend into its natural surroundings.
- ๐ช Interior Design: Features a large living room, a massive carved wooden staircase, and rooms like a smoking lounge and music salon.
- ๐จ Unique Elements: The design includes a mix of cottage style and Tudor Gothic elements.
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Potsdam Conference
- ๐๏ธ Date: Held from July 17 to August 2, 1945.
- ๐ Attendees: The 'Big Three' - Harry S. Truman, Winston Churchill (later Clement Attlee), and Joseph Stalin.
- ๐ Significance: The conference marked the end of World War II and the beginning of the Cold War.
- ๐ช Conference Rooms: Main rooms were refurnished for the conference, including a round table in the great hall.
- โญ Red Star: A red star was installed in the court of honor during the conference.
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Visitor Information
- ๐ Opening Hours: April to October, Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00 - 17:30. Closed on Mondays.
- ๐ Address: Im Neuen Garten 11, 14469 Potsdam.
- ๐ Contact: Tel.: +49 (0)3319694200, E-Mail: [email protected]
- ๐ถ Guided Tours: Private apartments of the Crown Prince and Crown Princess can be visited only with a guided tour.
- ๐ Website: More information available at https://www.spsg.de/en/palaces-gardens/object/cecilienhof-country-house/
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Tickets and Prices
- ๐๏ธ Single Ticket: โฌ12.00, reduced โฌ8.00.
- ๐ฐ Private Apartments: โฌ8.00, reduced โฌ6.00.
- ๐ซ Combined Tickets: Cecilienhof/Private Apartments โฌ14.00, reduced โฌ10.00.
- ๐๏ธ Other Combined Tickets: Cecilienhof/Marble House โฌ14.00, reduced โฌ10.00; Cecilienhof/Belvedere Pfingstberg โฌ18.00, reduced โฌ13.00.
- ๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ Family Ticket: sanssouci+ Family Ticket โฌ49.00, valid for up to 2 adults and 4 children.
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Accessibility
- โฟ Wheelchair Access: Exhibition rooms are wheelchair accessible.
- ๐ซ Limited Access: Crown Prince's Apartment on the first floor is not accessible for wheelchair users.
- ๐ถ Prams: Prams and baby strollers are not allowed in the exhibition rooms for conservation reasons.
- ๐ ฟ๏ธ Parking: Accessible parking available near the entrance.
- ๐ Assistance: Staff available to assist visitors with disabilities.
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Digital Guide
- ๐ฑ App: The 'SANSSOUCI' app is available for free download.
- ๐ Languages: Available in German, English, Spanish, French, Italian, Dutch, Polish, Russian, Hebrew, Chinese, Korean, and Japanese.
- ๐ฒ Platforms: Downloadable from the App Store and Google Play.
- ๐ก Features: Offers a digital guide through the palaces and parks.
- ๐ถ WiFi: Free WiFi available in the SPSG castles for accessing the digital guide on-site.
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| Travel Information |
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| ๐ย ย ย Website: https://www.spsg.de/schloesser-gaerten/objekt/schloss-cecilienhof/ |
| ๐ย ย ย Hours: See hours |
| ๐ย ย ย Address: Im Neuen Garten, 14469 Potsdam, Germany |
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