Standing on the very spot where the Landgericht Potsdam once stood, it is hard to imagine the stories of justice and injustice that unfolded within its walls. The Landgericht Potsdam, meaning the Regional Court of Potsdam, played a crucial role in the city’s history. Established in 1879, it served as the seat of justice for the surrounding region, encompassing Potsdam and parts of the Brandenburg provinces. The imposing building you see today, once housed the Potsdam Unteroffiziersschule, was built in 1883. The original Landgericht building was demolished in 1945 in the wake of World War II. Today, though, the building stands as a testament to justice, a symbol of Potsdam’s rich and complex history.
Rote Villa
Why is it called the *Rote Villa*, you might wonder, as you stand before this striking building? Well, its nickname,