With the Belvedere Pfingstberg, Frederick William IV sought to fulfill his grand "Italian dream" in Potsdam. Inspired by Roman architecture, an imposing palace with a panoramic view was built, which remained a popular destination for Potsdam and Berlin residents until after World War II.
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Belvedere Pfingstberg
With the division of Germany after the war, the Pfingstberg complex suddenly found itself in the border zone of East Germany and fell into increasing disrepair. It was only through the dedication of young Potsdam residents in the late 1980s that the rescue of this unique site began.
A member of the Pfingstberg Support Association (Förderverein Pfingstberg e.V.) guides visitors through the eventful history of Pfingstberg. Anecdotes, expert knowledge, and personal experiences related to Karl Friedrich Schinkel's first work, the Pomona Temple, the Belvedere Palace with its panoramic view built according to Frederick William IV's plans, and the garden monument created by Peter Joseph Lenné are the focus of the tour.
Meeting point: Belvedere Pfingstberg ticket office
IN GERMAN
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Belvedere Pfingstberg
Opening hours:
March: Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
April to June: Tuesday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
July to September: Tuesday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
October: Tuesday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Closed on Mondays.
Open on public holidays such as Sundays.
Pomonatempel
Open every Saturday and Sunday from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. during exhibition periods.
Opening hours:
March: Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
April to June: Tuesday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
July to September: Tuesday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
October: Tuesday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Closed on Mondays.
Open on public holidays such as Sundays.
Pomonatempel
Open every Saturday and Sunday from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. during exhibition periods.
