The Prussian palaces and gardens are places that represent power, beauty, and sometimes a romanticised longing for distant lands. They were shaped over generations by the reigning monarchs. To this day, the palaces of Potsdam and Berlin are fondly described as picturesque idylls. In doing so, the Eurocentric world view and the global claim to power, which found their expression in decorations and works of art, are often overlooked. How should we approach these places? What stories do they tell us and what stories need to be added to understand their global historical significance? What kind of exhibition of the objects and works is possible or even necessary? Historical contexts require differentiated treatment since the meaning of places is not set in stone. Only the entire range of stories can do justice to these places and their significance.
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