New Palace
Neues Palais · Brandenburger Vorstadt
Palace in Sanssouci, Potsdam, Brandenburg, Germany
Contents
4 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Behold the New Palace, or Neues Palais, the final and most ambitious architectural achievement of Frederick the Great. Built between 1763 and 1769, immediately following the Seven Years' War, this palace was never intended to be…
Listen in the app2The Grotto Hall — A Subterranean Fantasy
Upon entering the ground floor, you encounter the most extraordinary space in the palace: The Grotto Hall, also known as the Shell Room. This 600-ton structure is an architectural fantasy designed to feel like a cool,…
Listen in the app3The Marble Hall — A Vision of Grandeur
Ascending to the second floor, you enter the Marble Hall, the palace’s primary festivities hall. This room is a staggering display of wealth and artistic ambition, extending over two floors in height. …
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As you exit the New Palace and look across to the Communs—the grand service buildings once connected by underground tunnels to the main house—take a moment to reflect on the rise and fall of the Hohenzollerns. This palace was the…
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What is New Palace?
New Palace is a place in Brandenburger Vorstadt with 4 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Brandenburger Vorstadt |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 4 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 52.4013, 13.0160 |
| Last updated |
