Charlottenburg Palace was built as a summer residence for Elector Frederick III's wife Sophia-Charlotte. III Sophia-Charlotte. Construction work began in 1695. Under Frederick Great the palace was enlarged and rebuilt. Later, the Small Palace Theatre was built. theatre and the Belvedere tea house. In front of the palace there is an equestrian monument Frederick the Great by Andreas Schlüter.
Fascinating interiors, characterised by rich decoration, attract many tourists from all over the world to the palace. to the palace. Of particular note: the Porcelain Gallery. Porcelain Gallery, decorated with mirrors and a collection of Japanese and Chinese porcelain. porcelain; Frederick the Great's apartments with exquisite furniture; the Oak Gallery and the Museum of Ancient History. Museum of Ancient History.
In 1943, the palace complex was badly damaged during a bombing raid. Although many elements of the interior were irretrievably lost, the palace was restored and enjoys a well-deserved fame.
