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alancollins Says: This building is the Queen Luise Memorial Temple. Queen Luise was born on 10th March 1776 in Hanover and died on 19th July 1810 at Hohenzieritz Castle near Neustrelitz. She was and remains one of the most popular Queens. The memorial has a sandstone portico taken from the...
alancollins Says: This group of buildings is a cattle shed and a house built in the form of a gothic ruin which served as living accommodation and a barn. The buildings date from 1795.
alancollins Says: The Kavailier House was built in 1804 and was used to accommodate staff and guests. It has become run down over recent years and awaits renovation. At present it is being used by a accommodation by 2 families and therefore is not possible to view inside.
alancollins Says: Besides being an idyllic setting, Peacock Island has a number of unusual buildings and structures. One of those is James’s Well which has been built to resemble a ruin. It stands on its own in grassy meadow.
alancollins Says: The most photographed building on the island is the Schloss Pfaueninsel. Built between 1794–97 in a Neo-Classical style and as a romantic hideaway for King Frederick William II and his mistress Wilhelmine Encke. The Palace was built out of white wooden panels which give the...
alancollins Says: To get to the island by public transport you catch a train to Wannsee. Unless you fancy a long walk you have to catch a bus #318 from the railway station. The buses run once an hour and arrive at about 10 minutes to the hour. The island ferry is the last stop on the route....
alancollins Says: The reason it has been called Peacock Island (Pfaueninsel) since 1795 is due to the 100 peacocks who are free to roam the island exactly the same as they were then.
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This group of buildings is a cattle shed and a house built in the form of a gothic ruin which served as living accommodation and a barn. The buildings date from...
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When I was looking at places to visit in Berlin I came across Pfaueninsel (Peacock Island). To my amazement no one had written any tips about this Island, well not on the correct page. It is located...
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