Pfingstberg Belvedere

Potsdam, Germany

The Belvedere on the Pfingstberg is a palace in the northern part of the New Garden in Potsdam, atop Pfingstberg mountain. It was commissioned by Friedrich Wilhelm IV and is only one part of an originally substantially more extensive building project. The twin-towered building was modeled on of Italian Renaissance architecture, and it was built between 1847 and 1863 with an interruption from 1852 to 1860. From sketches of from the king, the architects Ludwig Persius, Friedrich August Stüler and Ludwig Ferdinand Hessian drew up details plans. The garden architect Peter Joseph Lenné was responsible for the design of the grounds.

The building fell into disrepair, but was repaired between 1988 and 2005 by a group of local residents. Today, the Belvedere is open for tourists.

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Vogelweide, Potsdam, Germany
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Founded: 1847-1863
Category: Palaces, manors and town halls in Germany
Historical period: German Confederation (Germany)

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Zoltan Lukac (13 months ago)
After Sanssouci palace and gardens and the Barberini Museum, the Belvedere on the Pfingstberg may be next on the list of places to visit in Potsdam. In addition to a fantastic view, this place offers quiet spots to sit, relax and also to take in its history by walking through its small but very neat exhibition.
Magda L (14 months ago)
Ruins, free entry, well maintained. It is short walk from Alexandrowka. If you are around worth going, with a nice weather it give good views
Alexandra Birtar (2 years ago)
Unfortunately the castle was not open. We took some pictures outside but if one have access to the interior, the visit is worth it.
Кайдалова Дар'я (2 years ago)
Beautiful view from the top!
Ji Hoon Lim (3 years ago)
Very nice place for walks and the panorama of the city. Unfortunately, I couldn’t go up the observatory(Apr 2022). I wish it had a better view of the city on the ground level of this establishment.
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