Town squares | Streets

About 285 years ago as swampy Potsdam grew with the addition of numerous districts, large drainage ponds were built which still characterize the cityscape in prominent places: the unity square Platz der Einheit, the baroque square Bassinplatz and the city square Plantagenplatz. Other spots were given their “green” character with a fountain or landscaping. Many streets and paths are tree-lined. Linden trees, chestnut trees, pink hawthorn trees and oaks – each gives streets their own special character. Every year Potsdam can count itself richer by one more wonderful sight when the cherry...» more