Villa Schöningen
Villa Schöningen stands in Potsdam, Germany, near Glienicke Bridge, linking Potsdam with Berlin. Ludwig Persius designed the residence in Italian villa style in 1843 for Kurd von Schöning, chamberlain to Prince Carl of Prussia.
A historical museum traces the bridge’s Cold War role, including exchanges of captured agents, while a permanent exhibition features Stefan Roloff’s video installation. Contemporary art exhibitions place new works in dialogue with old masters, and the historic garden hosts sculpture displays, talks, readings, and other events. The surrounding landscape belongs to the UNESCO World Heritage site Palaces and Parks of Potsdam and Berlin.
The villa also preserves a café and provides a starting point for exploring Potsdam and its heritage landscapes by bicycle, kayak, or stand-up paddleboard.
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