Although few know it, Potsdam is located on an island. The city is surrounded by water all around. The Havel is divided at the southern tip of the island to the west and east of Potsdam with many smaller and larger lakes to wrap around. Therefore, we can proudly say that Potsdam is situated on an idyllic island, surrounded by lakes, forests and parks. Of course, distinguished from Potsdam much more. Already over one thousand years alone the history. It is estimated that in the 7th Century by the Heveller, a Slavic tribe, a castle was built on the Havel. Potsdam, however, was the first time on 3 993 July, documentary mentioned in a deed of gift of the Holy Roman Emperor Otto III. Slavic not gain as ["under the oaks"] There are, however, over 50 different spellings of stories about Potsdam. Among other things Potztamp, Postamester or Botzan. According to an ancient tradition, the first visitors to Potsdam at the first sight of the poor and swampy place have exclaimed: "Potz, what a bad Dam!" Therefore, perhaps the name of Potsdam.

Perhaps only a theory or an old story?
Fortunately, it is not so and so remained Potsdam is now capital of Brandenburg and Potsdam since 1990, is a UNESCO Weltkulturerbe.Diese page is now Potsdam, culture, history and its attractions, including Sanssouci Park. You also have the opportunity to ask questions in the forum to exchange or Potsdam. But you can also purchase through our shop Potsdam souvenirs, as well as find information about events. You see, there is much to discover.

Potsdam - the state capital and World Heritage Site

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