Obeliskportal
The Obeliskportal in Potsdam is a ceremonial gateway that marks the eastern entrance to Sanssouci Park with classical grandeur and historical symbolism. Designed by Georg Wenzeslaus von Knobelsdorff and completed in 1748, the portal features a central obelisk flanked by two sandstone columns and crowned with decorative vases. The obelisk itself is inscribed with the names of notable architects and artists who contributed to the development of Potsdam’s royal buildings, including Schlüter, Hildebrandt, and Knobelsdorff himself. Though inspired by ancient Egyptian forms, the structure reflects the Enlightenment-era fascination with antiquity and the power of architectural legacy. Positioned opposite the New Palace, the Obeliskportal serves as both a visual anchor and a symbolic threshold into the world of Prussian court culture. Its harmonious proportions and sculptural details exemplify the transition from Baroque to early Neoclassicism, making it a quiet yet dignified monument within the UNESCO-listed park landscape.
Potsdam GermanyThe Obeliskportal marks the eastern entrance to Sanssouci Park in Potsdam, located directly on Schopenhauerstrasse. Erected in 1747 at the behest of Frederick the Great and designed by Georg Wenzeslaus von Knobelsdorff, this striking gateway features a 20-meter-tall obelisk adorned with fantasy hieroglyphs and flanked by sandstone statues of Flora and Pomona. The portal opens onto the park’s main avenue, offering a direct two-kilometer line of sight to the New Palace at the opposite end of the park. Nearby are Sanssouci Palace, the Picture Gallery, and the Sicilian Garden, all within easy walking distance. The Obeliskportal serves as a popular entry point to the UNESCO World Heritage Sanssouci Park, combining artistic landscape design with historic vistas and cultural landmarks at the heart of Potsdam.
Sanssouci Park
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Neuer Garten
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Potsdam Museum – Forum für Kunst und Geschichte
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House of Brandenburg-Prussian History
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Memorial and Encounter Site Leistikowstraße Potsdam
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Lindenstraße Memorial Foundation
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Museum Alexandrowka
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Jan Bouman House
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Nowaweser Weberstube
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Im Güldenen Arm
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Waisenhausmuseum Potsdam
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Filmmuseum Potsdam
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Natural History Museum Potsdam
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Historic Mill of Sanssouci
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Extavium
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URANIA-Planetarium Potsdam
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Museum Barberini
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DAS MINSK Kunsthaus in Potsdam
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museum FLUXUS+
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Villa Schöningen
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New Palace Potsdam
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Belvedere Castle on the Pfingstberg
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Hans Otto Theatre
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Reithalle
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Theaterschiff Potsdam
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T-Werk
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Kabarett Obelisk
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Fabrik Potsdam
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Open Air Kinosommer am Waschhaus
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Kunstraum Potsdam
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Galerie KUNST-KONTOR
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Kunstverein KunstHaus Potsdam e.V.
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a|e Galerie
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Kunsthaus sans titre
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Sperl Galerie
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Ausstellungspavillon des Brandenburgischen Kunstvereins Potsdam e. V.
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Antique Temple
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Charlottenhof Palace
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Pheasantry
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Sanssouci Palace
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Nauen Gate
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Gartendirektionsgebäude
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Bank mit Havelblick
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Orangerieschloss
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Chinesisches Haus
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Marmorpalais
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Römische Bäder
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Flatowturm
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Bornstedt Crown Estate
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Schloss Babelsberg
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Schloss Sacrow
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Park Babelsberg
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Freundschaftsinsel
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Volkspark Potsdam
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Botanischer Garten Potsdam
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Normannischer Turm
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Neptune Grotto
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Temple of Friendship
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Garnisonkirche
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Wochenmarkt am Nauener Tor
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Floh- & Bauernmarkt am Weberplatz
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Muschelgrotte
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Jägertor Potsdam
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Winzerberg Potsdam
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Friedenskirche
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Kolonnade mit Triumphtor
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Einstein Tower
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Wasserturm Potsdam Hauptbahnhof
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St. Nicholas Church Potsdam
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Church of the Redeemer
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Loggia alexandra
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Stoffmarkt Holland
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Fortunaportal
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Gutspark
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Brandenburg Gate Postdam
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