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and wall coverings specialists. The mastery inherent in this area of studies is the combination of years of imparted knowledge with new scientific findings in the field of restoration. The department’s main

under the domain of the conservators’ responsibilities. The staff of this specialist department have years of experience and accumulated knowledge, both of the special workmanship used in the Prussian palaces

Palace, each measuring 600 m2, are among the world’s largest designed natural stone surfaces. A long-year renovation campaign with select companies will allow the floors to be preserved for future generations

primarily concerned with refurbishing numerous palaces following German Reunification, while in recent years their focus has shifted to extensive building measures taking place in connection with Master Plan

Hohenzollern dynasty and, therefore, for the history and art history of Brandenburg-Prussia. For some years, many studies have concentrated on the 18th century, primarily on the era of Frederick the Great.

ren. Support the Prussian Palaces and Gardens Foundation so that future generations in 50 or 100 years can still visit and enjoy these unique parks. Make a World Heritage contribution of €25 for example

revealing their space-defining effect earliest after 30 years. For gardens to achieve their ­finished appearance, it may even be necessary for 50 or 100 years to pass. Climate Number 80% of trees in Sanssouci [...] saplings to oaks that are 350 years old. When compared with this lifespan, a human life passes by quickly. Let’s take a look at the stages in the life of a tree: after years of growing, the tree has an extensive [...] planted around 1912 for the silver jubilee of Kaiser Wilhelm II. Age: 112 years. Circumference: 310 cm. Diameter: 99 cm. The year 1912 began with an extremely cold winter, a much too dry spring, followed

The time needed for the rehabilitation measures begun in mid 2015 is estimated at two and a half years. The restoration of the structure and the ornamentation within the grotto and on the portal’s side

have been so supportive of the Prussian Palace and Gardens Foundation Berlin-Brandenburg over the years. Freunde der Preußischen Schlösser und Gärten e.V. The SPSG is very thankful to its association of

century silk fabric samples. The diverse collections of the KPM Archives bear testimony to over 150 years of royal porcelain commissions in Prussia. Its historical and cultural significance is on a par with

in the Theater at Charlottenburg Palace, Berlin August 22 – November 22, 2015 2015 marks the 600th year since the House of the Hohenzollern took power of Brandenburg in 1415. During the following five centuries [...] point of view, some women predominantly left their marks on them. Consequently, during the exhibition year of FRAUENSACHE (WOMEN’S BUSINESS), small interventions will be integrated into the existing permanent

Here, the God of Love, Cupid (11) gazes at three earthly maidens aged between roughly 12 and 18 years old. While the youngest is tying her sandals (12), the next oldest is letting a spindle run down (13)