Royal Prussia in Berlin
While Charlottenburg Palace was establishing itself as a summer residence, the Great Orangery was built to the west of the Old Palace from 1709 to 1712. Designed by Eosander von Goethe, the Orangery was originally used to overwinter rare plants. During the summer months, when over 500 orange-, citrus- and sour orange trees decorated the baroque garden, the Orangery regularly was the gorgeous scene of courtly festivities.
Destroyed during World War II, the wing was reconstructed on the model of the baroque building. Today, it shines in its old brilliance again. The light-flooded festival room provides a pleasant framework for cultural events, concerts and banquets.
Over the centuries the Orangery of Charlottenburg Palace saw lots of illustrious personalities – but not only in the past: So, for instance, Queen Elizabeth II and the Chinese Prime Minister were welcomed in the Orangery lately.
Since April 1st, 2006, the company IMaGE has been in charge of the Orangery. Social events alternating with cultural activities, the Orangery may benefit from a wide range of different uses.
