Spandau Citadel, Berlin
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Spandau Citadel - by Avda (CC BY-SA 3.0)
Description
The Spandau Citadel was built in the second half of the 16th century to protect the town of Spandau, now part of Berlin (its western-most suburb). The military structure was designed in Renaissance style with 4 symmetrically arranged bastions connected by curtain walls. Nowadays, it is a public museum and the inner courtyard holds open air concerts in the summer. There are guided tours in German organized every Saturday and Sunday at 14h00 for 3 EUR. This takes place in English every first Sunday of the month
Access & Transport
Address: Zitadelle, Am Juliusturm 64, 13599 Berlin The closest bus and metro station is Zitadelle (U7 / X33), 200m from the entrance. Berlin Spandau train station is 1.2km away and has ICE, Regional and suburban lines (S3/S9) transiting through it. The Provisions Depot, Old Barracks, Arsenal, Gallery Crown Prince (Kronprinz), Parade Hall and Archaeological Window are accessible for people with mobility issues.
Instructions & Recommendations
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Environmental & Social
We deem this activity environmentally neutral and socially positive as it helps preserve the city's architectural and historical heritages.
Conclusion
The Spandau Citadel is in our opinion quite underrated; without being exceptional it is quite different from most of Berlin's other cultural activities, being museums or historical buildings. In that sense, it contributes to the city's diversity of attractions and should be considered by any visitor with more than 4 days to spend in the capital.
Key positive
Well preserved bastions
Affordable entrance fee
Key negative
None
Suitability
Suitable for all ages and partially accessible for wheelchair users
About this Rating
TYPE
Desktop
RESEARCHED IN
May 2024
PROVIDER
Koreval
av. transport time:0h 30m
est. visit time:1h 30m
Monday10:00 - 17:00
Tuesday10:00 - 17:00
Wednesday10:00 - 17:00
Thursday13:00 - 20:00
Friday10:00 - 17:00
Saturday10:00 - 17:00
Sunday10:00 - 17:00
Max total number:5
Max number of adults:2
Min.child age:6
Max.child age:14
Price for family€10