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Potsdam is a city outside the district of 160,576 inhabitants of Germany, capital and largest center of the Land of Brandenburg. The city is known for the large number of palaces and parks which were used as residences by the kings of Prussia. All of its cultural sites (the largest in Germany) were included in the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1990.
It extends into the district of Berlin-Zehlendorf, with the palaces and parks lining the banks of the River Havel and Lake Glienicke. Voltaire stayed at the Sans-Souci Palace, built under Frederick II between 1745 and 1747. Immerse yourself in the history and present time of the former royal capital and garrison town with its many palaces, gardens, and historic quarters. Be inspired by the illustrious attractions of the Unesco World Heritage while underway on a round tour of the city.