When does the event take place?

On December 17, 2026, from 18:00 to 19:30.

Where is the event location?

At URANIA Potsdam, Gutenbergstraße 71/72, 14467 Potsdam.

How much does the admission cost?

The participation fee is 9 euros.

Is the event indoors?

Yes, the lecture takes place in an indoor setting.

What is the best way to get there?

URANIA recommends traveling by public transport or bicycle; parking space in the city center is limited.

What is the content about?

The focus is on war destruction, reconstruction, and DDR architecture in Potsdam.

Potsdam Architectural History opens the view on Potsdam's built memory

Name: Potsdam Architectural History – Part 9: War Destruction, Reconstruction, and DDR Architecture
Start: 2026-12-17T19:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-12-17T20:30:00+01:00
Location: URANIA-Planetarium Potsdam

An evening full of city history, building culture, and Potsdam perspectives

With Potsdam Architectural History, URANIA Potsdam opens the view onto a city whose appearance is shaped by upheavals, ideas, and reconstruction. On December 17, 2026 at 18:00, a topic that uniquely connects architecture, memory culture, and urban development will be the focus in the lecture hall on Gutenbergstraße. The evening is aimed at everyone who wants not only to see Potsdam but also to read it. ([urania-potsdam.de](https://www.urania-potsdam.de/verzeichnis/visitenkarte.php?mandat=131))

War destruction and reconstruction as urban experience

The ninth part of the series takes us deep into Potsdam's history of the 20th century. The focus is on war destruction, reconstruction, and the architecture of the DDR - precisely those layers that continue to shape Potsdam today. The URANIA Potsdam series is focused on well-founded lectures on history, art, architecture, and urban planning and relies on knowledgeable presentation for an interested audience. ([urania-potsdam.de](https://www.urania-potsdam.de/verzeichnis/visitenkarte.php?mandat=131))

A place for education, discussion, and architectural depth

URANIA Potsdam has understood itself for decades as a place of dialogue between science and the public. Lectures, courses, and excursions take place at Gutenbergstraße 71/72; the association works non-profit and offers a broad educational program in a central location. This evening creates exactly the right event atmosphere: concentrated, calm, and close to the questions that continue to occupy Potsdam's urban development. ([urania-potsdam.de](https://www.urania-potsdam.de/seite/304656/die-urania.html?utm_source=openai))

Practical information for visitors

The event is scheduled for the evening and is suitable for everyone who appreciates culture, architectural history, and urban analysis. The venue is centrally located in Potsdam at Gutenbergstraße 71/72. URANIA especially recommends public transport or bicycle for arrival; parking space is limited in the city center. Those arriving by car will find a nearby parking garage according to location information. ([urania-potsdam.de](https://www.urania-potsdam.de/veranstaltungen/2869598/2026/08/15/offene-g%C3%A4rten-2026.html?utm_source=openai))

Why this lecture is worth attending

This is not about dry figures, but about sight axes, breaks, and the urban memory of an entire city. Anyone wanting to understand how Potsdam has continued to grow after destruction and political change will receive a well-founded and vivid classification this evening. This makes the event a worthwhile appointment for architecture enthusiasts, history buffs, and anyone who wants to see Potsdam's development with new eyes. ([urania-potsdam.de](https://www.urania-potsdam.de/verzeichnis/visitenkarte.php?mandat=131))

Conclusion: This lecture combines expertise with a unique perspective on Potsdam's architectural identity. Visitors can expect a calm, intelligent, and atmospheric evening centered on architectural history and urban consciousness. Those who truly want to understand Potsdam will experience this appointment best live. ([urania-potsdam.de](https://www.urania-potsdam.de/verzeichnis/visitenkarte.php?mandat=131))