In the city of Potsdam, the capital of the federal state of Brandenburg, on the border of Berlin, Germany.

 "You don't travel to arrive, you travel to travel."

-- Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
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(on the Havel River just southwest of central Berlin) Potsdam, the capital and crown jewel of the federal state of Brandenburg, is easily reached by S-Bahn. The former Prussian royal seat is the most popular day trip from Berlin, luring visitors with its splendid gardens and palaces, which achieved UNESCO World Heritage status in 1990.

+ The city of Potsdam, capital, in eastern Germany, is found on the southwest border of Berlin, where the Nuthe River flows into the Havel River( the confluence becoming a series of lakes. First mentioned in 993 as a Slavic settlement known as Poztupimi, it received its charter in 1317. It became Brandenburg’s electoral residence in 1640 under Frederick William (the Great Elector) and the Prussian royal residence under Frederick II (the Great), during whose reign it was an intellectual and military center and virtual capital of Prussia. In the 18th century a colony of Dutch immigrants gave their quarter of the city, and some other parts as well, a distinctly Dutch flavor. Potsdam suffered severe damage in World War II, but many monuments survived and others have been restored. Depicted here is The Cecilienhof Palace, which was the scene (July 17–August 2, 1945) of the Potsdam Conference of the Allied leaders; it now houses a museum and a memorial, as well as a hotel. From 1952 to 1990 the city was capital of the Potsdam district of East Germany.

Located in Potsdam, the Sanssouci Palace is a historical structure that was built by the Prussian king, Fedrick the Great. The single-story palace was built in 1745, with an elliptical dome in the center..
The palace is notable for its spectacular interior decor, especially in the enormous Marble Hall. Its rooms are adorned with over-the-top embellishments and dotted with beautiful paintings, furnishings, and sculptures.

+ Should you visit the palace, take a stroll around the stunning Sanssouci Park. It’s considered one of the most celebrated examples of Potsdam Rococo and reflects Frederick the Great’s personal tastes. Here you will find beautiful Baroque flower gardens, with more than 3,000 fruit trees and an array of greenhouses.