Köpenick
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Köpenick is a historic town and locality (Ortsteil) in Berlin, situated at the confluence of the rivers Dahme and Spree in the south-east of the German capital. It was formerly known as Copanic and then Cöpenick, only officially adopting the current spelling in 1931. It is also known for the famous imposter Hauptmann von Köpenick.
Town hall on Dahme river
The Old Town with views of St. Laurence (left), town hall (center) and palace (right) from the opposite bank of the Dahme in Spindlersfeld
Statue of "Captain" Wilhelm Voigt
Köpenick Palace
Jaxa of Köpenick
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Jaxa of Köpenick was a prince of the West Slavic Sprevan Duchy of Kopanica. He was an opponent of Albert the Bear during the formation of Brandenburg in 1157.
A bracteate of Jacza de Copnic. The cross held by the figure suggests a Christian ruler.