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Schloss Cecilienhof, Potsdam

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Explore Schloss Cecilienhof, the last palace built by the Hohenzollern family--and the site of the 1945 Potsdam Conference. Wander through the private rooms of the castle, including the living room, smoking room, library, and breakfast room. Descriptions and photos give a glimpse into the house's history and the historic conference. Learn about the important decisions that the leaders of the United States, United Kingdom, and Soviet Union took in the wake of World War II. Audio guides and guided tours are available. You can plan Potsdam trip in no time by asking Klarna Trips to help create your itinerary.
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  • The palace is quite large, but unfurnished. The grounds are very attractive. Important for its historical significance, but not as interesting as some of the older buildings. 
    The palace is quite large, but unfurnished. The grounds are very attractive. Important for its historical significance, but not as interesting as some of the older buildings.  more »
  • The construction is finally done! Yeah! This palace build only 100 years ago and meant to look much older is the famous site of the Potsdam conference where 3 world leaders divided up Europe after.....  more
    The construction is finally done! Yeah! This palace build only 100 years ago and meant to look much older is the famous site of the Potsdam conference where 3 world leaders divided up Europe after.....  more »
  • We were so disappointed that the palace was closed. We were with a local tour guide so I would think she was knowledgeable about the palace being closed on Mondays. However, she provided us with... 
    We were so disappointed that the palace was closed. We were with a local tour guide so I would think she was knowledgeable about the palace being closed on Mondays. However, she provided us with...  more »
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  • Well organized, historical museum. There's lots to learn about the immediate period after WW2, and doing so on site is a lot of fun. You need to buy a ticket to enter which I think is around ten euro. If you don't want to pay, the architecture is nice to look at from the outside and the facility is in the middle of a beautiful park near a lot of lakes.
  • The site of the famous Potsdam Conference (July 17 - August 2, 1945) - an event that drew the BIG THREE together to negotiate terms for the end of World War II and defined Germany's history for the following 45 years. With this historic insights, imagine what it feels like when you are there
  • Highly impressive! Well made audio-guides have been available. If you want to get in touch with history - go there and see.
  • It was a holiday so I couldn't go inside. The exterior of the building was also very nice. It felt different because it was the site of the Potsdam Conference.
  • At first glance, it seemed like a normal palace but it holds a dual history. One of the kings before the fall of the empires and other the after WW2 history. Many historical figures lived here who decided the aftermath of the world after WW2. It's the iconic conference venue of the conference. Around this you have an excellent beautiful garden. Wonderful lake. Nearby other palaces. Overall it's a must visit place. You can be part of WW2 history.

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