Designed by architect Michael Philipp Boumann, Bellevue Palace (Schloss Bellevue) was erected in 1786 as a summer residence for Prince Augustus Ferdinand of Prussia. Since 1994, it is the official residence of the Federal President of Germany.
Tag: Berlin
Bauhaus Archive in Berlin
The Bauhaus Archive in Berlin dates back to 1979. Since then, it has collected literature, documents and works related to the Bauhaus. The founder of the Bauhaus, Walter Gropius, participated in the design. The characteristic shed roofs go back to his plans. [German]
Aquarium Berlin
This illustration of a Triceratops is one of several animal representations on the outer walls of the Aquarium Berlin. The building on the grounds of the Zoological Garden in the Tiergarten district dates back to 1913. [German]
Manhole cover in Berlin
This manhole cover displays a compilation of main sights in Berlin. I’m surprised that the new Federal Chancellery Building is considered a main sight. [German]
Skyline of Berlin
The skyline of Berlin as seen from the top of the Victory Column (Siegessäule). On the left side you can see the television tower (Fernsehturm) of Berlin. The white cross at the sphere is often called ‘The Pope’s Revenge’.