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Marble Palace (Potsdam)

Germany / Brandenburg / Potsdam
 palace, interesting place, UNESCO World Heritage Site

18th century neo-classical palace evoking the marble pleasure palaces built directly on the Bosphrous. The late 18th century saw an interest in the culture of Ottoman Empire at the time resulting in various clothing fashions, the introduction of sofas & divans into western living rooms and operas such as Mozart's "Abduction from the Seraglio".
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Coordinates:   52°24'46"N   13°4'10"E
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