New Palace

The New Palace, or Neues Palais, is located in the western part of Park Sanssouci in Potsdam, Germany. It stands as one of the last and grandest architectural achievements of the Prussian royal family. The palace is situated just outside the bustling city limits of Berlin.

The expansive Baroque structure was commissioned by the Prussian King Frederick the Great. It was built between 1763 and 1769 following the end of the Seven Years' War. The massive palace was intended to demonstrate Prussia's surviving capabilities and immense power to rivaling nations.

Yes, the New Palace is open to the public as part of the Palaces and Parks of Potsdam and Berlin UNESCO World Heritage site. Visitors can tour the incredibly ornate interior rooms, including the famous Marble Hall and the heavily grottoed Grotto Hall. The palace offers a vivid glimpse into the lavish lifestyle of the 18th-century Prussian court.

While both were commissioned by Frederick the Great, the New Palace is vastly larger and more opulent than the intimate Sanssouci palace. Sanssouci was designed as a quiet, private retreat, while the New Palace was built for grand entertaining and diplomatic displays. The New Palace features over 200 rooms and lavish guest apartments compared to Sanssouci's modest ten rooms.