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Spandau Citadel

🇩🇪 Germany · 16th century

Spandau Citadel in Germany
Photo: A.Savin · FAL · Wikimedia Commons

The Spandau Citadel (German: Zitadelle Spandau) is a fortress in Berlin, Germany, one of the best-preserved Renaissance military structures of Europe. Built from 1559–94 atop a medieval fort on an island near the meeting of the Havel and the Spree, it was designed to protect the town of Spandau, which is now part of Berlin. In recent years it has been used as a museum and has become a popular tourist spot. Furthermore, the inner courtyard of the Citadel has served as an open air concert venue in the summertime since 2005.

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Spandau Citadel ranks #443 of 8,131 worldwide in the atlas's castle fame ranking, and #38 of the 505 mapped in Germany. Founded 1594, it is older than 34% of the atlas's dated landmarks — one of 755 atlas entries founded in the 16th century. Its Wikipedia articles were opened 13,408 times in the last 60 days, more than 95% of the atlas. 27 more atlas landmarks stand within 25 km. The nearest day-trip guide is Berlin, 12 km away. See how Germany compares in the castle statistics.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Spandau Citadel?

Spandau Citadel stands in Germany, at 52.54096°, 13.21259°.

When was Spandau Citadel built?

The atlas dates its founding to 1594. Earlier structures may have stood on the site; this is the earliest documented founding year.

How famous is Spandau Citadel?

In this atlas's fame ranking: #443 of 8,131 worldwide, and #38 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 Spandau Citadel?

Charlottenburg Palace, about 6 km away.

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