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Charlottenburg Palace Berlin Charlottenburg Palace (German: Schloss Charlottenburg) is the largest palace in Berlin and the only royal residency in the city dating back to the time of the Hohenzollern family. It is located in the Charlotenburg district of the Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf borough. The palace was built at the end of the 17th century and Schloss Charlottenburg was greatly expanded during the 18th century. It includes much exotic internal decoration in baroque and rococo styles. A large formal garden surrounded by woodland was constructed behind the palace. In the grounds of the palace various buildings were erected, including a Statue Friedrich Wilhelm I belvedere, a mausoleum, a theatre and a pavilion. The palace and grounds are a major visitor attraction. For an admission charge, parts of the interior of the palace are open to visitors, including the Old Palace and the New Wing . The Old Palace contains many rooms Gardens of Charlottenburg Palace with baroque decoration, and includes a room called the Porcelain Cabinet, which holds thousands of porcelain objects. On special display are the crown jewels and the royal silver and fine porcelain tableware. The New Wing includes the opulent rococo State Apartments of Frederick the Great and the more modest Winter Chambers of Friedrich Wilhelm II. Charlottenburg Palace at 'Festival of Lights' The formal and informal gardens are freely open to the public. Charlottenburg Palace Berlin © Miki Pitish © Miki Pitish © Miki Pitish © Miki Pitish © Miki Pitish © Miki Pitish © Miki Pitish © Miki Pitish © Miki Pitish © Miki Pitish © Miki Pitish © Miki Pitish © Miki Pitish © Miki Pitish © Miki Pitish © Miki Pitish © Miki Pitish © Miki Pitish © Miki Pitish © Miki Pitish © Miki Pitish © Miki Pitish © Miki Pitish © Miki Pitish © Miki Pitish © Miki Pitish © Miki Pitish © Miki Pitish © Miki Pitish © Miki Pitish © Miki Pitish © Miki Pitish © Miki Pitish © Miki Pitish © Miki Pitish © Miki Pitish © Miki Pitish © Miki Pitish © Miki Pitish © Miki Pitish © Miki Pitish © Miki Pitish © Miki Pitish © Miki Pitish © Miki Pitish © Miki Pitish © Miki Pitish © Miki Pitish © Miki Pitish © Miki Pitish © Miki Pitish © Miki Pitish © Miki Pitish Created by Izabela & Miki Pitish Music: Bach-Brandenburg Concerto No.1 Visit us and discover more powerpoints in: If you want to receive daily pps in your inbox subscribe here: