Brandenburg, Germany
Potsdam
Blessed with lakes and rivers, Potsdam is a historical city with beautiful scenery. The city, which has grown since 1660 when it was chosen as the hunting residence of Elector Frederick William of Brandenburg, has numerous Prussian-era palaces that remain in their original state. Potsdam, with its elegant, ornate Rococo architecture and lush greenery, has become a popular tourist destination in the suburbs that can be easily visited from Berlin.