Frederick II, known as Frederick the Great (1712–1786), transformed Potsdam, Germany, from a minor suburb of Berlin to the seat of the Prussian monarchy. For the next 200 years, it was known as the “German Versailles.”
The city was heavily bombed during World War II. Now, thanks to decades of effort to reverse the damage, the city’s beauty and grandeur is reviving. The restoration of Potsdam is often regarded as one of the most remarkable restoration programs of the present day.
