Sanssouci Palace

palace, Potsdam, Germany

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Sanssouci Palace is a masterpiece of German Rococo architecture located in Potsdam, Germany. It was built between 1745 and 1747 for Frederick II of Prussia. The palace is situated within extensive grounds that span over 700 acres.1

Potsdam, the capital of Brandenburg, is located on the Havel River near Berlin. It served as the Prussian royal residence and was an intellectual and military center during Frederick II's reign. The city suffered damage in World War II but has since restored many of its historical monuments. Sanssouci Palace and its surrounding parks are recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site.1

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…Palace (Neues Palais); the dramatic Sanssouci Palace; and the Cecilienhof, in which the World War II Potsdam Conference was held—have been designated a UNESCO World Heritage site.
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…Palace (Neues Palais); the dramatic Sanssouci Palace; and the Cecilienhof, in which the World War II Potsdam Conference was held—have been designated a UNESCO World Heritage site.
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Landmarks include the Sanssouci Palace (1745–47), a masterpiece of German Rococo architecture with grounds that extend for more than 700 acres (285 acres); the Neue Kammern (“New Rooms”; 1747); the Bildergalerie (“Picture Gallery”; 1755–63); the Orangerie (1851–60); and the Neues Palais (“New Palace”; 1763–69). The St. Nicholas Church…
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Landmarks include the Sanssouci Palace (1745–47), a masterpiece of German Rococo architecture with grounds that extend for more than 700 acres (285 acres); the Neue Kammern (“New Rooms”; 1747); the Bildergalerie (“Picture Gallery”; 1755–63); the Orangerie (1851–60); and the Neues Palais (“New Palace”; 1763–69). The St. Nicholas Church…
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