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Dutch Quarter (Holländisches Viertel)

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Dutch Quarter (Holländisches Viertel)

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    3. Brandenburger Street – Cecilienhof Palace loop from Potsdam Hauptbahnhof

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    April 19, 2017

    Right next to the former French Quarter lies the Dutch Quarter. 134 red Holländerhäuser in 4 Karrees were built by architect Jan Bouman from 1732 on behalf of the Soldier King in Potsdam. The complex, which is part of the Second Baroque extension of the city, consists of 4 blocks with a total of 134 houses (4 vacant lots still bear witness to the destruction of the war) and is the largest closed Dutch building complex outside the Netherlands. In the neighborhood there are many cafés, pubs and arts and crafts shops. Even lovers of antiques will get their money's worth in the Dutch Quarter.

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      September 12, 2016

      Since Potsdam was built on moorland, King Friedrich has been looking for drainage experts. He found these in the Dutch. For the workers he had the Dutch quarter built in the typical Dutch style.

      Some time ago it was saved from demolition and is now a listed building.

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        June 16, 2024

        Small shops, cafes and bars characterize the atmosphere in the Dutch Quarter in the state capital Potsdam. Absolutely worth seeing 😎👌

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          November 9, 2020

          @R 🐺 & G 🚶‍♀️on tour: As far as I know, the attic rooms for the soldiers and the tall guys were spread all over the city. Every homeowner had to provide a mansard especially for this, not only in the Dutch Quarter.
          However, the 1st Foot Guard Regiment was housed here until 1848, the elite regiment of the Prussian king (de.wikipedia.org/wiki/1._Garde-Regiment_zu_Fu%C3%9F).

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            November 22, 2019

            visitberlin.de/de/hollaendisches-viertel

            "There are exactly 134 red, two-story brick houses, arranged in four squares. The so-called Dutch houses were built according to a design by the architect Jan Bouman between 1734 and 1742 for Dutch immigrants. They are the largest closed Dutch building ensemble outside of the Netherlands - and today, well preserved and restored, a popular district in the historic center of Potsdam. There are arts and crafts shops, galleries, workshops, antique shops and cozy cafes everywhere. There are also two museums. The Jan Bouman House presents everything on display boards and with videos The Potsdam Museum shows views from old Potsdam as well as paintings and graphics from the 18th to 20th centuries, as well as a photography exhibition with pictures of Potsdam before and after World War II.

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              April 19, 2017

              In the middle of the unique Dutch quarter with its cozy, artistically inspired ambience and its extraordinary offer of food and drinks, the Café Collage presents itself as a place for beautiful hours. Guests are spoiled with a selection of Mediterranean, French and local dishes, inspired by the seasonal delicacies such as asparagus or game, depending on the season. The varied crêpes are very popular - from sweet to savory.

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                June 12, 2019

                Here you feel like you are in Holland. Considering that it was totally dilapidated decades ago and was about to be demolished, one can only be thankful that this neighborhood has been renovated and is again enlightened in its splendor. Here are also many pubs and hotels / pensions located.

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                  September 1, 2022

                  Dutch Quarter, Potsdam
                  The Dutch Quarter, colloquially also known as Dutch Quarter, is a district in the center of Potsdam that was built between 1733 and 1742 as part of the second city expansion under the direction of the Dutch master builder Jan Bouman from Amsterdam.[1] The quarter consists of 134 brick houses, which are divided into four squares by Mittelstrasse and Benkertstrasse. Under Friedrich Wilhelm I, known as the "soldier king", the district was planned and the two western squares were built. After his death in 1740, his son and successor Frederick II had the quarter with the two eastern squares completed largely according to his father's plans.
                  Text/Source: Wikipedia
                  de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holl%C3%A4ndisches_Viertel

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                    July 22, 2021

                    Wikipedia: The Dutch Quarter, also colloquially known as the Dutch Quarter, is a district in the center of Potsdam that was built between 1733 and 1742 as part of the second city expansion under the direction of the Dutch master builder Jan Bouman from Amsterdam. [1] The quarter consists of 134 brick houses, which are divided into four squares by Mittelstrasse and Benkertstrasse. Under Friedrich Wilhelm I, known as the "Soldier King", the quarter was planned and the two western squares built. After his death in 1740, his son and successor Friedrich II had the quarter with the two eastern squares completed largely according to his father's plans.

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                      August 22, 2022

                      The houses with the typical Dutch gables are lined up like pearls on a chain - very nice for strolling and stopping for refreshments

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                        November 22, 2019

                        The Long Guys were housed in the Dutch Quarter. Right at the top under the roof.

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                          November 9, 2020

                          The Dutch master carpenter Gerit Swan and his wife moved into the house in today's Benkertstrasse 5. In 1869, after more than 130 years of use as a residential building, the innkeeper Ch.

                          Many years later, the restorer A. Seifert ensured a new quality of gastronomy in the Dutch Quarter, and the innkeeper August Lips, who followed in 1907 after some time, gave the restaurant the face that is recognizable today with the classic facade advertising, which next to the name “Flying Dutchman “With the representation of the characteristic sailing ship also includes the historical brand image of the Berliner Kindl brewery.

                          Source in information: zumfliegendehollaender.de

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                            February 9, 2020

                            The Holländerviertel is a neat little quarter of Potsdam with shops and restaurants. The cheesecake café with over 70 cheesecake variants is highly recommended.

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                              September 6, 2020

                              Always a good section to stroll through, unfavorable because being crowded on weekends, public holidays, Christmas ...

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                                September 15, 2022

                                Not many words are needed here. Go through and let yourself be enchanted by the flair and the nice shops, cafes and restaurants

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                                  November 28, 2024

                                  The Dutch Quarter, colloquially also known as the Dutch Quarter, is a district in the centre of Potsdam that was built between 1733 and 1742 as part of the second expansion of the city under the direction of the Dutch architect Jan Bouman from Amsterdam.[1] The district consists of 134 brick houses, which are divided into four blocks by Mittelstrasse and Benkertstrasse. Under Frederick William I, known as the "Soldier King", the district was planned and the two western blocks were built. After his death in 1740, his son and successor Frederick II had the district with the two eastern blocks completed largely according to his father's plans.

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                                    January 12, 2025

                                    The Dutch Quarter in Potsdam was built in 1742 for Dutch settlers. A total of 134 apartments, spread over four blocks, offered guest workers from the Netherlands a little sense of home. They were brought to Potsdam as craftsmen by King Frederick William I.

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                                      June 8, 2025

                                      Potsdam is the capital of the German state of Brandenburg.

                                      The city is known for its magnificent palaces and gardens, including the famous Sanssouci Palace, once the summer residence of Frederick the Great.

                                      Potsdam also has a rich history and was an important location during the Cold War, notable among these being the Glienicke Bridge prisoner exchanges!

                                      The city also offers a wide range of cultural events.

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                                        June 8, 2025

                                        Potsdam is the capital of the German state of Brandenburg.

                                        The city is known for its magnificent palaces and gardens, including the famous Sanssouci Palace, once the summer residence of Frederick the Great.

                                        Potsdam also has a rich history and was an important location during the Cold War, notable among these being the Glienicke Bridge prisoner exchanges!

                                        The city also offers a wide range of cultural events.

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                                          August 11, 2020

                                          Nice quarter of Potsdam

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                                            September 12, 2016

                                            Megalone savory crepes made from buckwheat and homemade lime-mint soda at fair prices.
                                            Of course there are more and the classic sweet crepes ...;)

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                                              November 13, 2016

                                              Here you will find delicious crepes and hot chocolate! Perfect for cold days!

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                                                April 8, 2018

                                                The food was great :) The ambience very cozy :)

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                                                  February 15, 2022

                                                  worth seeing and photogenic house fronts in Dutch brick style

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