P265 - Germany - Charlottenburg Palace in Berlin

Charlottenburg Palace, Berlin, Germamy

Charlottenburg Palace (German: Schloss Charlottenburg) is the largest palace in Berlin and the only building in the city dating back to the time of the Hohenzollern family. It is located in the Charlottenburg district of the Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf area.

The palace was built at the end of the 17th century and 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 belvedere, a mausoleum, a theatre and a pavilion. During the Second World War the palace was badly damaged but has since been reconstructed. The palace, its gardens and the buildings in the grounds are major visitor attractions.

夏洛滕堡宫（德文：Schloss Charlottenburg）是德国柏林现存最大的宫殿。它座落于夏洛特堡和威尔默斯多夫大区下辖的夏洛特堡区。

在第二次世界大战中，夏洛滕堡宫受损严重。1945年以后重建，改为一座博物馆（或用作观光用途）。过去的剧院是史前和早期历史博物馆，小橘园用作餐厅。

其花园是一个大型娱乐公园，服务于附近人烟稀少的夏洛滕堡老城。不过，有计划建立一个门票的公园。

从2004年到2006年初，当Schloss Bellevue装修期间，夏洛滕堡宫用作德国总统府。

References sources : Wikipedia