Potsdam - Sanssouci Park 
The park of Sanssouci in Potsdam is the creation of four generations. The oldest part of the park, to the east, was laid out between 1744 and 1756. These gardens, with their various buildings and works of art, are the most celebrated example of Potsdam Roccoco, reflecting the personal influence of Frederick the Great.
The park is entered at the east end of the main avenue (Hauptallee), in Schopenhauerstrasse. Outside the entrance is an obelisk (by G. W. von Knobelsdorff, 1748). The main gate (also by Knobelsdorff, 1747) is modeled on a similar gate at Rheinsberg.
The park is entered at the east end of the main avenue (Hauptallee), in Schopenhauerstrasse. Outside the entrance is an obelisk (by G. W. von Knobelsdorff, 1748). The main gate (also by Knobelsdorff, 1747) is modeled on a similar gate at Rheinsberg.
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Chinese Tea-House
To the south of the Neue Kammern, in the Rehgarten (Deer Park), can be seen the Chinese Tea-House (Chinesisches Teehaus; by J. G. Büring, 1754-57), with a display of 18th C. Chinese porcelain.
Hours
May 15 to October 15
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
New Palace
At the west end of the Hauptallee stands the New Palace (Neues Palais; by Büring and Gontard, 1763-69), the last 18th century palace in Sanssouci Park, built in brick relieved by sandstone, with a copper dome. The interior is sumptuously decorated, particularly in the Marble Hall, the Upper and Lower State Apartments, the Marble Gallery and the Theater.
The palace contains valuable furniture, pictures, porcelain and works of art.
The palace contains valuable furniture, pictures, porcelain and works of art.
Hours
April 1 to October 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | Closed | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
November 1 to March 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | Closed | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Guides
Guided tour available as optional extra.
Dragon House
To the north of the Maulbeerallee (Mulberry Avenue) are the Drachenhaus (Dragon House; by Gontard, 1770), originally the vintner's house, and the Belvedere (by G. C. Unger, 1770-72).
Great Fountain
At the foot of Sanssouci Park in Potsdam is the Great Fountain, with representations of the four elements and of mythological figures.
Neptune's Grotto
Along the avenues in the Sanssouci Park are a series of "roundels." At the first one (with busts of four Moors) can be seen Neptune's Grotto (by Knobelsdorff, 1751-57).
Orangery
The Orangery (now housing archives) in Sanssouci Park was built in the style of an Italian Renaissance palazzo by F. A. Stüler and L. Hesse (two pupils of K. F. Schinkel), to the design of Ludwig Persius between 1851 and 1862. The Raphael Room contains copies of 47 works by Raphael.
Hours
May 15 to October 15
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Picture Gallery
At the Orange Roundel (by Dusart, 1650) in Sanssouci Park is the Picture Gallery (Bildergalerie; by J. G. Büring, 1755-63). The pictures are mainly 17th C.; they include works by Rubens, van Dyck, Tintoretto and Caravaggio.
Hours
May 15 to October 15
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Roman Baths
In the Charlottenhof park, within Sanssouci Park, are the Hippodrome and the Roman Baths (Römische Bäder; built by Persius to the design of Schinkel, 1829-35), in the style of an Italian villa.
Sanssouci Park - Roman Baths
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Hours
May 15 to October 15
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Sicilian Garden
Southeast of the Orangery in Sanssouci Park lies the Sicilian Garden (laid out by J. P. Lenné in 1857)/ It is composed mainly of Mediterranean plants and contains numerous sculptures. Nearby (to the west of the Orangery) is the little Paradise Garden (by Persius, 1844).
