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about Potsdam

Potsdam [ˈpɔtsdam] (population 145,002 in June 30, 2004) is a city in eastern Germany, and the capital of the state of Brandenburg. It is situated near Berlin, on the Havel river.

Potsdam history

Potsdam was probably founded in the 10th century. It was first mentioned in 993. The village remained small and insignificant, until it was chosen for the residence of Frederick William I, elector of Brandenburg, in 1660. The city was later also adopted as a residence of the Prussian royal family. The majestic buildings were mainly built during the reign of Frederick the Great. The Sanssouci Palace (in French: "free of care", by Georg Wenzeslaus von Knobelsdorff, 1744) is one of these buildings, famed for its formal gardens and Rococo interiors. While Berlin was the official capital of Prussia and later of the German Empire, the court remained in Potsdam. The city lost this status as a second capital in 1918, when the World War I was over and the emperor Wilhelm II deposed.

The city of Potsdam was severely damaged in bombing raids during World War II. The Cecilienhof palace was the scene of the Potsdam Conference in August 1945.

The government of the GDR endeavoured to erase the symbols of Prussian militarism. Many historic buildings were torn down. Potsdam bordered on West Berlin and was, after the construction of the Berlin Wall, cut off from the neighbouring metropolis.

After the German reunification Potsdam became the capital of the newly established state of Brandenburg.

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