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Description: Potsdam is the capital city of the federal state of Brandenburg in Germany. It is situated on the Havel River, ... more

Potsdam ... southwest of Berlin. It is a part of the Metropolitan area Berlin/Brandenburg. Potsdam is known as the former residence of the prussian kings until 1918. The city features a series of interconnected lakes and unique cultural landscapes, in particular the parks and palaces of Sanssouci, the largest World Heritage Sites in Germany. The Potsdam district of Babelsberg also serves as one of the leading centers of European film production. The Filmstudio Babelsberg has significant historical value as the oldest large-scale film studio in the world. The Deutsches Filmorchester Babelsberg frequently records soundtracks for domestic and foreign-based film productions. The city developed into a center of science in Germany since the 19th century. Today there are 3 public High schools and more than 30 research-institutes in Potsdam.

Newest Review: ... as several other German films. It's also a theme park. You can visit the home of the Postsdam Conference, which is set in the grounds of a beautiful park, and if you get bored of sightseeing, there's a multiplex cinema and shopping centre within the train station. The public transport os particularly worthy of comment, as it is just so efficient. You can get almost anywhere in the town by ... more

... bus, tram or s-bahn, despite the fact that it is relatively small. They all run on time, and there are very few cars on the roads as a result. I highly recommend a stop in Potsdam if you're in the area....more

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Potsdam: plenty to see and do, and only 20 minutes from Berlin (269 words)
by - written on 28/01/09 (Very useful, 31 readings)
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Potsdam is a very pleasant place to be, even in the dead of winter (as long as you can handle the freezing temperatures!) Although the town itself is relatively small, there's plenty there to occupy a few days, and with it being on Berlin's doorstep (it's about a 20 minute journey) you can even go just for a day trip. There's Park Sansoucci- the French for 'without a care'- with its palaces and vineyards, most of which you can see inside for a small fee. Then there's the Dutch Quarter, so named for its Dutch style architecture. You can find some quite quaint shops and cosy pubs around this area. It's also a university town, so the place has a nice atmosphere ... Read the complete review

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