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Belvedere on the Pfingstberg

🇩🇪 Germany · 19th century

Belvedere on the Pfingstberg in Germany
Photo: Kemmi.1 · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

The Belvedere on the Pfingstberg (German: Belvedere auf dem Pfingstberg) is a palace north of the New Garden in Potsdam, Germany, at the summit of Pfingstberg hill. It was commissioned by King Friedrich Wilhelm IV of Prussia and built between 1847 and 1863 as a viewing platform.

Because of its architecture and historical importance, the Belvedere forms part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Palaces and Parks of Potsdam and Berlin, inscribed in 1999.

Text adapted from “Belvedere on the Pfingstberg” on Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Belvedere on the Pfingstberg ranks #1,781 of 7,738 worldwide in the atlas's castle fame ranking, and #133 of the 492 mapped in Germany. Founded 1900 — one of 562 atlas entries founded in the 19th century. Its Wikipedia articles were opened 2,285 times in the last 60 days, more than 69% of the atlas. 16 more atlas landmarks stand within 25 km. The nearest day-trip guide is Berlin, 25 km away. See how Germany compares in the castle statistics.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Belvedere on the Pfingstberg?

Belvedere on the Pfingstberg stands in Germany, at 52.4187°, 13.059°.

When was Belvedere on the Pfingstberg built?

The atlas dates its founding to 1900. Earlier structures may have stood on the site; this is the earliest documented founding year.

Is Belvedere on the Pfingstberg a UNESCO World Heritage Site?

Yes — Belvedere on the Pfingstberg is inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, per its Wikidata entry.

How famous is Belvedere on the Pfingstberg?

In this atlas's fame ranking: #1,781 of 7,738 worldwide, and #133 in Germany. Fame here combines how many Wikipedia language editions cover a landmark with how many people read them.

What is the nearest castle to Belvedere on the Pfingstberg?

Cecilienhof, about 1 km away.

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