Marmorpalais
Nördliche Vorstädte
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- Nördliche Vorstädte
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To make a day of it
Marmorpalais stands in Nördliche Vorstädte (Potsdam), in Brandenburg, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. Recorded dating: 18th century. Adult admission costs 8 EUR. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.
The Marmorpalais stands on the shore of the Havel, within Potsdam's New Garden in Brandenburg. Frederick William II had it built between 1787 and 1793 as a summer residence, entrusting the design to architect Carl von Gontard, making it the only Prussian royal palace built in the early Neoclassical style. The interior, on which Carl Gotthard Langhans also worked, retains a vestibule entirely faced in polychrome marble, a grotto-like hall by the water, and a concert hall, along with marble fireplaces, antique sculptures and fine wood inlays. The south wing now houses an exhibition on the king and his circle.
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What to know
- The palace stands in the New Garden, about 700 metres from the nearest bus stop.
- The main building can only be visited on a guided tour in German, though the free SANSSOUCI app offers commentary in other languages.
- The south wing can be explored independently, with a multimedia exhibition on the palace's history.
- The ground floor is wheelchair accessible via a lifting platform, but prams and strollers are not allowed inside.
- The building is listed as a Baudenkmal in Brandenburg.
Practical information
Opening hours
- May to October
- Tuesday-Sunday 10.00 AM-05.30 PM, Monday closed
- November to March
- Saturday/Sunday 10.00 AM-04.00 PM, Monday-Friday closed
Annual closures : Christmas Eve (24.12), Christmas Day (25.12), New Year's Eve (31.12)
Prices
- Adult
- €8
- Reduced
- €6
- Visit duration
- Not verified
- Wheelchair access
- Ground floor accessible
- Dogs
- Not verified
- Parking
- Paid parking spaces near Cecilienhof Country House
The ground floor can be visited with a wheelchair; a lifting platform provides access to the entrance to the palace. A wheelchair is available in the palace.
Where this château is
Nördliche Vorstädte · Potsdam · Brandenburg
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Address
Nördliche Vorstädte, Potsdam
Directions open from wherever you are, by car or public transport.
- Heritage status
- Baudenkmal in Brandenburg
- Period of construction
- 18th century
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Frequently asked
- Marmorpalais: how much is admission?
- Adult admission is €8. Reduced: €6.
- Who built the Marmorpalais?
- King Frederick William II of Prussia, who had it constructed between 1787 and 1793 as a summer residence.
- Who designed the Marmorpalais?
- Architect Carl von Gontard, with Carl Gotthard Langhans contributing to some of the interiors.
- Is the Marmorpalais wheelchair accessible?
- The ground floor can be reached via a lifting platform, though strollers are not permitted inside the rooms.
- Where is the Marmorpalais located?
- In the New Garden, in Nördliche Vorstädte, Potsdam, Brandenburg.
- Is there an English tour of the Marmorpalais?
- The guided tour of the main building is in German, but the SANSSOUCI app offers commentary in other languages.
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Sources
Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Land's heritage lists.
