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SpecialBerlin 1683). At this time the city was heavily fortifed and the frst extravagant building were constructed. Under the command of friedrich the 3rd, Berlin received the status of a royal residence and was declared capital city of prussia in 1701. in this century most of the famous buildings appeared and many beautiful park areas were created. as in 1871 the german empire was founded, Berlin was declared its capital under the command of german emperor Wilhelm i of prussia. in the following two decades Berlin became a megacity with 1,5 million inhabitants. although Berlin had serious problems after the first World War, it prospered against all odds and grew into a renowned cultural metropolis. the darkest chapter in Berlins history began in 1933 by adolf hitler becoming german