Thursday doors: Potsdam, Germany

My wife and I spent a day in Potsdam, just southwest of Berlin, during our recent vacation in Germany. Margaret chose this place because of Sans-Souci, a grand palace with lush grounds that was built by Frederick the Great in 1745-47. I’ll post more about Sans-Souci later. Today I want to share the doors from Potsdam’s historic city center.

First, some views of Potsdam itself for context. The city center is partially closed to vehicles, and even on this Tuesday was busy with people.

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Potsdam
Potsdam

There are towns in Germany with older buildings, but Potsdam still packs plenty of character.

Here now, the doors of Potsdam.

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Potsdam
Potsdam
Potsdam
Sans-Souci
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Potsdam
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Potsdam

Nikon Df, 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6 G AF Nikkor

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17 responses to “Thursday doors: Potsdam, Germany”

  1. David Avatar
    David

    Have you also been to the Holländischs Viertel? I think it’s one of the most beautiful quarters in Germany.

    1. Jim Grey Avatar

      We didn’t know about it! That’s too bad – it looks great.

  2. tbm3fan Avatar
    tbm3fan

    I would say that looks like graffiti on some of those doors but you were there so what is your take?

    1. Jim Grey Avatar

      That’s graffiti all right. It’s all over Germany.

  3. 100 Country Trek Avatar

    These are images in Germany. And we visited there. I saw somebody was drawing on the this door.
    Thanks Anita

    1. Jim Grey Avatar

      Nice!

  4. Teagan Riordain Geneviene Avatar

    Wonderful doors, Jim. It looks like maybe someone at number 97 has been collecting pots to drop on the heads of future graffiti artists. :) Number 10 is lovely. Hugs.

    1. Jim Grey Avatar

      Number 97 is my favorite! Thanks for stopping by.

  5. redstuffdan Avatar

    Great doors photographed beautifully ♥

    1. Jim Grey Avatar

      Thank you!!

  6. Dan Antion Avatar

    That’s a great collection of doors! I love the one with the balcony above that’s loaded with flowers. Thanks for starting with the street shots to help put this all in perspective.

    1. Jim Grey Avatar

      Thanks! I’ve never shared non-door images in a Thursday Doors post before but I will going forward as it gives such good context.

      1. Dan Antion Avatar

        I know I host “Thursday Doors” but I always enjoy photos that show the area and the architecture. It doesn’t all have to be doors.

  7. Brenda's Thoughts Avatar

    There certainly is a lot of character in Potsdam. Wonderful collection of doors!

    1. Jim Grey Avatar

      Thanks for stopping by to see them, Brenda!

  8. J P Avatar

    I’m late getting here, but I’m glad I made it. Potsdam has some lovely doors.

    1. Jim Grey Avatar

      What I’ve learned from doing this occasional series is that lots of places do!

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