A city in eastern Germany, located on the Havel River. The capital and largest city of the state of Brandenburg, part of the Berlin-Brandenburg metropolitan area. The plot is an important scientific and cultural element, with numerous museums, theaters and educational institutions. The city has 180,000 inhabitants (2019). It is known for its castles and landscape. Potsdam is over 1,000 years old. Many historic buildings were rebuilt after World War II . Nowadays, the city is one of the famous academic centers in eastern Germany.
