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Charlottenburg Palace (Schloss Charlottenburg)

Luisenplatz | Spandauer Damm 20-24, 14059 Berlin, Germany
49 30 320 91 440
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Ranked #72 of 335 attractions in Berlin
4.0 of 5 stars 105 Reviews
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Type: Historic Sites, Castles
Fee: Yes
Description: Built from 1695–99 as a summer residence for Sophie Charlotte, this palace is a stunning example of baroque architecture.
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Austin, Texas
2 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

Food and service were excellent. Be sure to get a seat as soon as the concert hall opens. Do not splurge for VIP ticket. Section A is good enough. Bought ticket on Expedia and was lots cheaper than castle website More

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karachi
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

This is not exactly in the centre of berlin and took me approximately half hour to get to but definitely worth it. It is a beautiful and tastefully decorated royal residence and the audio guide is very helpful precise and interesting. Travelling from England to Germany, I did not find the entrance fee excessive for this palace nor at any... More

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Centreville, Virginia
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76 reviews 76 reviews
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27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

There is a special attraction pass that you can only buy at Sanssouci that allows you to get into Charlottenburg, too, but you can’t get it at Charlottenburg. If you plan to do both palaces, you have to get to Sanssouci right when it opens in order to see most everything there and still be able to get to Charlottenburg... More

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Bagram, Afghanistan
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39 reviews 39 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012
1
person found this review helpful

The Palace was amaizing, but the workers in charge need to organize things better. The wait in line was 20 minutes, yet their were only five people in front of me. Then once i payed for the ticket, 16 Euros, i couldn't take pictures. To do that cost 3 more Euro's. So i had to go back to the end... More

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Jakarta, Indonesia
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40 reviews 40 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012

it takes 2 hours for me to completely see this palace, great view for the park and pond. reccomended. More

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Manchester
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2012

We went to the Schloss on a Monday, not realising that most of it would be closed. We were therefore only able to see the new wing. However, the rooms were beautiful and we thought it well worth the visit. There were positives and negatives about going on Monday. On the plus side there were no crowds and we were... More

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kent
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41 reviews 41 reviews
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29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012

The Old Palace and the New Wing have their own attractive highlights, making both worth doing. The gardens are okay, but the rest of the park need not be visited as there isn't much to see of interest and it just turns out to be a walk in the park. One thing though, it said in our museum pass book... More

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Tel Aviv, Israel
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2012
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I would not rate this site high on my list of things to see in Berlin. The gardens are beautiful but the palace not worth the trip or cost of entrance. More

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Phoenix, AZ
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48 reviews 48 reviews
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111 helpful votes 111 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012
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We bought the VIP tickets to this event. First, it is a pretty far walk from the closest U station, so ladies, wear comfortable shoes with that fancy dress. Signage to find the dinner venue is lacking, but by asking a guard we found it. Dinner was fair. Fixed menu, small portions, okay taste. The dessert was supposed to be... More

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Berlin, Germany
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012
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person found this review helpful

It's ok but compared to the ones I have seen in Bavaria, Nymphenburger Schloss for example; this one is like a toolshed. The inside is nice though. Typical palace of the era. If you can't make it to Munich then I suggest skipping this and visiting Sans Soucis in Potsdam. More

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