Sanssouci Palace

Sanssouci Palace was commissioned by Frederick the Great, King of Prussia, as his private summer residence. He intended the palace to be a place where he could relax away from the rigid protocols of the Berlin court, hence the name 'Sanssouci' (without a care).

The palace is situated in Potsdam, Germany, just a short distance southwest of Berlin. It serves as the centerpiece of the massive Sanssouci Park, which contains numerous other temples and follies.

The palace is celebrated worldwide as a prime example of Rococo architecture, often referred to as 'Frederician Rococo.' Architect Georg Wenzeslaus von Knobelsdorff designed the single-story structure with heavily ornamented interiors and terraced vineyards.

Despite his initial wishes to be buried elsewhere, Frederick the Great's tomb is located on the terrace at Sanssouci Palace. Following German reunification, his remains were finally brought to Potsdam in 1991, where he is buried next to his beloved greyhounds.