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  1. Charlottenburg (German: [ʃaʁˈlɔtn̩bʊʁk] ⓘ) is a locality of Berlin within the borough of Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf. Established as a town in 1705 and named after Sophia Charlotte of Hanover, Queen consort of Prussia, it is best known for Charlottenburg Palace, the largest surviving royal palace in Berlin, and the adjacent museums.

  2. All you need to know about Charlottenburg, the heart of former West Berlin: events, neighborhoods, addresses and interesting facts.

    • Charlottenburg Palace. Park, Shop, Historical Landmark. Share. Charlottenburg Palace, known as ‘Schloss Charlottenburg‘ in German, is the largest and oldest existing palace in Berlin.
    • Museum Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf. Library, Museum. Share. This museum was established in 1987 and focuses on the research and promotion of local culture and history.
    • Europa-Center. Share. The Europa-Center was established in 1965 at Bretscheidplatz, close to important sights, like the Kaiser-Wilhelm Memorial Church and the Bahnhof Zoo.
    • Deutsche Oper Berlin. Building, Opera House, Theater. Share. After the chaos caused by the Second World War, Fritz Bornemann created the new building of the German opera house in Berlin in 1961.
  3. Charlottenburg, area of Berlin, Ger., on the Spree River. Originally called Lietzenburg, it was renamed for Sophie Charlotte, wife of Frederick I, king of Prussia, and was chartered in 1705. It was incorporated into Berlin in 1920.

    • The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
  4. Charlottenburg Palace is located in the western part of Berlin and is embedded in a beautiful garden. With its orangery, palace park and ancillary buildings, the former summer palace is now Berlin's largest palace complex.

    • Spandauer Damm 10, Berlin, 14059
  5. The fairytale Charlottenburg Palace in Berlin is one of the most popular sights of the city. The former summer residence of the Hohenzollern, consisting of the palace garden, the Belvedere, the Mausoleum, and the New Pavilion, transports you into the world of the Prussian royal family.

  6. When Sophie Charlotte died, just 36 years old, the palace and the area around was named Charlottenburg after her. Today, this is the largest and most magnificent palace in Berlin – a highlight for any Berlin visitor. Charlottenburg Palace Berlin, Great Gallery © SPSG, Foto: W. Pfauder.