Sanssouci Palace

Potsdam, Germany

Background InformationWas the summer palace of Frederick the Great

Name translates to “Without Worry,” meaning it was a place of relaxation

Contains terraced gardens as well as many smaller buildings used for servants and parties

Is now a park for tourists

WindmillHistorical windmill once ground wheat for the kitchens

Tourists can go inside and see pictures and diagrams of how it works

Contains an art gallery

Wheat samples on display

Historical Windmill with the balcony open to tourists

Chinese HouseOutside architecture contains gilded figures of people playing instruments and in different poses

Marble inside with small rooms

these rooms now house historical artifacts

Was originally used for entertaining guests

Gilded figure on the

outside of the House

Outside of the Chinese House

Terraced Gardens

Terraced gardens were once the home to grape vineyards, but are now for decoration only

Gardens are right in front of the main palace building

Large fountain at the bottom is a common meeting place for groups and home to a large population of ducks

View from the top of the Gardens

Ducks enjoying the cool water on a warm day at Sanssoucci

Orangerie

Was a sort of greenhouse for Frederick the Great, where tropical fruits and plants were grown year-round

Gave the family and staff access to high-quality, exotic food throughout the year

The Orangerie lit up at night

Main Palace

Has 10 rooms used by Frederick the Great and his family

Contains grand kitchens, bathrooms, and an art gallery

One-story villa in the French Rococo Style

Gilded inside and outside

The main palace building

“Without Worry”

View with the first terrace of the Gardens

Gilded sun porches--the only best for Frederick the Great