Botanical Garden

Gewächshaus an der Maulbeerallee (© Karla Fritze)

The Botanical Garden is part of the University of Potsdam and was established in 1950 on the site of the former terraced garden of the Sanssouci Court Gardens. In the greenhouses and across the 5-hectare open-air area, around 10,000 different plant species from tropical and subtropical regions are cultivated, including palms, ferns, pineapples, arum plants, orchids, tropical water plants, and more.

With a diverse educational and cultural program, the Botanical Garden invites visitors to learn more about the plant world and connect cultural experiences with nature exploration.

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Great Military Orphanage - Großes Waisenhaus zu Potsdam

Located in the heart of Potsdam on Breite Straße, the former "Great Military Orphanage" is the city's largest preserved Baroque architectural ensemble. The building complex, situated between Breite, Dortu-, Sporn-, and Lindenstraße, was founded in 1724 by Frederick William I as an educational and training institution for soldiers' children and military orphans.

Gothic Library

Idyllically located on the southern shore of the Heiliger See, the Gothic Library - built in the late 18th century - long served as a library. Today, the Gothic Library is once again a true architectural highlight. From the tower’s arcaded gallery, visitors can enjoy a magnificent view of the Heiliger See and the Marble Palace

Glienicke Bridge

The Glienicke Bridge spans the Havel River between Jungfernsee and Glienicker Lake and is considered one of the most historically significant road connections between Potsdam and Berlin. The view from the Glienicke Bridge is unparalleled. From here, one can see Potsdam’s Babelsberg Palace and Park, the Heilandskirche in Sacrow, Schloss Glienicke, and the garden landscapes designed by Lenné.

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Great Military Orphanage - Großes Waisenhaus zu Potsdam

Gothic Library

Glienicke Bridge