Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
TOP TIP
OP TIPS
Each Schloss building charges separate admission, but it's best to invest in
the
Ticket charlottenburg+
(adult/concession €15/11) for one-day admis-
sion to every open building. Arrive early, especially on weekends and in sum-
mer when queues can be long.
The Schloss is at its most photogenic from outside the gate in front and
from the carp pond in the Schlosspark. If you want to take photographs in-
side the palaces, you need to buy a photo permit (€3).
BAAROQUE C
UE CONCER
ONCERTS
Feel like a member of the Prussian court during the
Berliner Residenz
Schloss Charlottenburg, Spandauer Damm 22-24; 8.30pm Sat; M45, 309, 109,
Richard-Wagner-Platz, Sophie-Charlotte-Platz)
, a series of concerts held by candle-
light with musicians dressed in powdered wigs and historical costumes who
play works by baroque and early classical composers. Various packages are
available, including one featuring a preconcert dinner.
Altes Schloss
Also known as the Nering-Eosander Building after its two architects, the
Altes Schloss
(
GOOGLE MAP
; 030-320 911;
www.spsg.de
;
Spandauer Damm 10-22; adult/concession incl tour or
audioguide €12/8; 10am-6pm Tue-Sun Apr-Oct, 10am-5pm Tue-Sun Nov-Mar; M45, 109, 309,
Richard-Wagner-Platz, Sophie-Charlotte-Platz)
is the central, and oldest, section of the palace and
fronted by Andreas Schlüter's grand
equestrian statue of the Great Elector
(1699). Inside,
the baroque living quarters of Friedrich I and Sophie-Charlotte are an extravaganza in
stucco, brocade and overall opulence. Highlights include the
Oak Gallery
, a wood-panelled
festival hall draped in family portraits; the charming
Oval Hall
overlooking the park;
Friedrich I's bedchamber, with the first-ever bathroom in a baroque palace; and the
Eosander Chapel
, with its trompe l'œil arches. The king's passion for precious china is re-
