[0:05]After a rain of almost 50 years, the great, of and Duke of. His son 3ds the throne with his wife of. The only son of the electoral couple is Frederick William, later known as the soldier king.
[0:32]Eric Fredric by a plot of land for his wife Sophie Charlotte and the neighbor village of leads, seven kilometers from Berlin. Chief architect John Arnold designing the place for her. Master builder Martinberg takes over the construction of the palace.
[1:02]At the rear, the French garden architect Simeon Goddo designs the garden for Sophie. The garden is one of the first French gardens in Germany, but also contains various elements inspired by the Dutch pleasure palace. Leberg Palace is inaugurated on the 42nd birthday of the elector. In addition to meetings with renowned scholars and theologians, court life is characterized by bulls, garden parties and musical performances. On January 18th, 1701, Frederick the Third crowns himself king in Copenhagen. He now bears the title Frederick the 1st, King of Prussia. In the summer, the royal couple to Berlin, which is now the capital of the kingdom of Prussia.
[2:07]Under the Swedish architect Johann Friedrich Yosa, who has just returned from a study trip through Paris and Rome,berg Palace is extended into a three-wing complex. Sophie Charlotte dies at just 36 years of age, cultural life comes to an end. place is named Charlotteberg in honor of the first Russian Queen as is the adjacent town which is granted city rights.
[2:43]Charlotteberg place now becomes Frederick's preferred secondary residents. Concern about an air to the throne, the widow Frederick marries the still young Sophie.
[2:58]The 23 year old princess as the now becomes the second green.
[3:10]On the west side, the palace building is expanded to include a and. During the summer months, orange, lemon and bitter orange trees decorate the garden.
[3:29]King's request, the court yard of honor and a striking dome tower are built.
[3:39]A gold plated Fortuna figure on the top serves as a weather vane.
[3:48]In 1713, Frederick the 1st, the first king of Russia dies.
[3:58]Under the new King Frederick the first all construction work is stopped. City of London. The Palace leads a station and is only used for high state guests and family celebrations. The Palace is only extended at the beginning of 2nd. The Palace is only extended at the beginning of 2nd's reign. Literature, philosophy and music are re-introduced following the example of his grandmother Sofia. I.
