Schloss Sanssouci, A Prussian Versailles, steeped in Rococo elegance

Ehrenhof, Brandenburger Vorstadt, Potsdam, Brandenburg, 14469, Germany

Sculptures are present in the architecture

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Introduction

Sanssouci Palace is the most famous palace around Berlin, known as the "Versailles of Prussia". It is located in Potsdam, the capital of the state of Brandenburg, and was built in 1745 by order of Frederick the Great. It took 40 years to complete and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The main building of Sanssouci Palace is in Rococo style, with beautifully decorated interiors and stunning rooms such as the library, concert hall, and marble hall. At the other end, 2 kilometers away from the palace, there is the New Palace, also built by Frederick the Great, with a magnificent and impressive façade. In addition, there is a Chinese tea house in the park, where gilded figures reflect the contemporary imagination of China, blending Chinese and Western cultures. The gardens are another highlight of Sanssouci Palace, with terraced gardens and Baroque-style fountain sculptures, making it particularly charming.

Address

Ehrenhof, Brandenburger Vorstadt, Potsdam, Brandenburg, 14469, Germany

Opening hours

From April to October, Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 18:00
from November to March, Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 17:00. Entry is prohibited half an hour before closing time. Closed on Mondays.

Website http://www.spsg.de/schloesser-gaerten/objekt/schloss-sanssouci