Schloss Charlottenburg is the biggest palace in Berlin, an 18th-century baroque structure that was originally constructed as the summer home for Sophie Charlotte, the wife of Elector Frederick III who became the first Prussian king. The fine interiors are crammed with art masterpieces, while the surrounding gardens contain a mausoleum, pavilion and the Belvedere, which houses the porcelain museum.
Address: Spandauer Damm 10-22
Website: Spsg.de
Telephone: (0)30 320 911
Transport: U2 or bus 309 to Sophie-Charlotte-Platz
Opening time: Tuesday to Sunday 9am to 5pm. The new wing is open 10am to 5pm (April to October) and 11am to 5pm (November to March); closed Mondays
Admission: Old palace: €10; new wing: €6 including audio guide
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