The St. Nicholas Church on Potsdam’s Old Market

The Old Market is the vibrant heart of Potsdam, featuring the state parliament with its impressive Fortuna portal, the iconic St. Nicholas Church, an eye-catching Egyptian obelisk, the prestigious Barberini Museum, and the renowned Potsdam Museum. Known as one of Europe's most charming squares, the Old Market draws inspiration from the relaxed ambiance of Italian piazzas. St. Nicholas' Church, influenced by Rome's St. Peter's Basilica, showcases classicist architecture. Designed by Karl Friedrich Schinkel in 1830 and later enhanced with a striking drum dome by Ludwig Persius and August Stüler in 1850, the church exudes timeless grandeur. Following a revitalization in the 1990s, the Old Market has once again become a highlight of Potsdam, boasting picturesque baroque architecture. As ongoing renovations continue to transform the surrounding city center, it's the perfect excuse to revisit and witness the stunning final result in a couple of years from now – Potsdam, Brandenburg, Germany.