Old Fritz – Equestrian Statue of Frederick the Great (left)
The equestrian statue of Frederick the Great, popularly known as "Old Fritz," is located Unter den Linden in Berlin's Mitte district. The monumental bronze sculpture was created between 1839 and 1851 by sculptor Christian Daniel Rauch and is considered one of the most important works of the Berlin School of Sculpture. The monument depicts the Prussian King Frederick II in historical uniform on his favorite horse, Condé. With a total height of 13.5 meters, the equestrian statue is one of Berlin's most impressive monuments and commemorates the city's Prussian history.
Charlottenburg Palace (right)
Charlottenburg Palace is Berlin's largest and most significant palace complex. The palace was originally built starting in 1695 as a summer residence for Sophie Charlotte, the consort of Frederick III, and was later expanded in the Baroque, Rococo, and Neoclassical styles. Participating architects included Johann Friedrich Eosander, Georg Wenzeslaus von Knobelsdorff, and Carl Gotthard Langhans. After severe damage in World War II, the magnificent complex was faithfully reconstructed. Today, Charlottenburg Palace serves as a museum and, with its extensive palace gardens, is one of the capital's most popular attractions.