One of the most amazing palaces in Germany, which is included in the list of the world's architectural heritage, is located on the Peacock Island, because it is so in German sounds Pfaueninsel. The palace stands on the River Havel surrounded by the stunning beauty of the landscape, and the building certainly catches the eyes. To get to the palace only on water - on the ferry.

The protected area sets a romantic mood, this is what has attracted at the time of the Elector of Brandenburg, Frederick William I, who chose this place for the palace. Previously, the island was called Rabbit because it had a farm. As directed by the elector foundry built here, but very soon he is completely burned. Since 1963, one hundred years the island was deserted, and then Friedrich Wilhelm II acquired the island and decided to build a castle for himself. So strange at first glance, the choice was due to the future destiny of the castle - be a love nest for the Prussian king and his beloved. The style resembles an English castle architecture. It worked two architects - Karl Friedrich Schinkel and Peter Joseph Lenne, who also had to do with the construction of other castles in Berlin.

In addition to the castle, which is released by two tall towers, connected by a pedestrian bridge, with stunning views of the surrounding area, Frederick ordered the zoo to build on the island and bring the first of peacocks, of whom then went the modern name of the island - Peacock Island. It is interesting that initially the pedestrian bridge was made of wood, but in 1807 it completely replaced by metal.

Today, the castle is a museum that tells the whole story of the island in detail. This palace complex rightly considered one of the most beautiful in Berlin for his visit is to provide the whole day.