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Roman Baths (Potsdam)

The Roman Baths (German: die Römischen Bäder), northeast of the Charlottenhof Palace in the Sanssouci Park in Potsdam, reflect the Italiensehnsucht of its creator Frederick William IV of Prussia. Various Roman and antiquated Italian styles were melded into the architectural ensemble created between 1829 and 1840. While still a crown prince Frederick William commissioned both Charlottenhof (1826-1829) and the Roman baths (1834-1840).

Located at 52.3978, 13.0283 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Church of Peace (Sanssouci)

The Protestant Church of Peace is situated in the Marly Gardens on the Green Fence in the palace grounds of Sanssouci Park in Potsdam, Germany. The church was built according to the wishes and with the close involvement of the artistically gifted King Frederick William IV and designed by the court architect, Ludwig Persius. After Persius' death in 1845, the architect Friedrich August Stüler was charged with continuing his work.

Located at 52.4008, 13.0433 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Potsdam, Protestant churches, Churches in Brandenburg, Cemeteries in Germany, Lutheran cemeteries, Neo-Byzantine architecture in Germany, Churches completed in 1854, Visitor attractions in Potsdam, Sanssouci Park

Neptune Grotto

The Neptune Grotto close to the Obelisk entrance in Sanssouci Park, Potsdam, was created by Frederick the Great between 1751 and 1757 to beautify the park. Built following plans by Georg Wenzeslaus von Knobelsdorff it arose as a representation of the revived interest in garden architecture. The grotto ought to have been a component of the numerous fountains of the park, which did not function at that time, owing to a lack of technical knowledge.

Located at 52.4033, 13.0422 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Obelisk (Sanssouci)

The Obelisk entrance constitutes the eastern limit of Sanssouci Park in Potsdam, Germany. Following plans by Georg Wenzeslaus von Knobelsdorff, Frederick the Great ordered in 1747 that this exit from the park be built. The New Palace, built at a later date, stands in the line of sight of the entrance; the two are connected by the roughly 2 km long main alley.

Located at 52.4025, 13.0433 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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New Chambers (Sanssouci)

The New Chambers in Sanssouci Park, Potsdam, were constructed for King Frederick the Great of Prussia from 1771 to 1775.

Located at 52.4036, 13.0356 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Potsdam, Royal residences in Brandenburg, Paintings of Venus, Museums in Potsdam, Historic house museums in Germany, Sanssouci Park

Sanssouci Picture Gallery

The Picture Gallery in the park of Sanssouci palace in Potsdam was built in 1755–1764 during the reign of Frederick II of Prussia under the supervision of Johann Gottfried Büring. The Picture Gallery is situated east of the palace and is the oldest extant museum built for a ruler in Germany.

Located at 52.4039, 13.0411 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Potsdam, Art museums and galleries in Germany, Museums in Potsdam, Sanssouci Park

Chinese House (Potsdam)

The Chinese House is a garden pavilion in Sanssouci Park in Potsdam. Frederick the Great had it built, about seven hundred metres southwest of the Sanssouci Summer Palace, to adorn his flower and vegetable garden. The garden architect was Johann Gottfried Büring, who between 1755 and 1764 designed the pavilion in the then-popular style of Chinoiserie, a mixture of ornamental rococo elements and parts of Chinese architecture.

Located at 52.4003, 13.0319 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Sanssouci Park

Sanssouci Park is a large park surrounding Sanssouci Palace in Potsdam, Germany. Following the terracing of the vineyard and the completion of the palace, the surroundings were included in the structure. A baroque flower garden with lawns, flower beds, hedges and trees was created. In the hedge quarter 3,000 fruit trees were planted. The greenhouses of the numerous nurseries contained oranges, melons, peaches and bananas.

Located at 52.402, 13.0336 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Parks in Germany, Visitor attractions in Potsdam, Prussian cultural sites, Protected areas of Brandenburg, Geography of Potsdam, Sanssouci Park

Sanssouci

Sanssouci is the former summer palace of Frederick the Great, King of Prussia, in Potsdam, near Berlin. It is often counted among the German rivals of Versailles. While Sanssouci is in the more intimate Rococo style and is far smaller than its French Baroque counterpart, it too is notable for the numerous temples and follies in the park.

Located at 52.4033, 13.0386 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Kiewitt Ferry

The Kiewitt Ferry is a passenger cable ferry in the city of Potsdam in Brandenburg, Germany. It crosses the Havel river, at the northern end of the Templiner See, between Auf dem Kiewitt on the Potsdam side and the Hermannswerder peninsular. The ferry is operated by Verkehrsbetrieb Potsdam, who also operate the city's tram and bus networks, and is numbered as line F1. It operates every 15 minutes or 30 minutes from 7am to 6pm.

Located at 52.3883, 13.0395 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Brandenburg Gate (Potsdam)

The Brandenburg Gate on the Luisenplatz in Potsdam, not to be confused with the gate of the same name on Berlin's Pariser Platz, was built in 1770/71 by Carl von Gontard and Georg Christian Unger by order of Frederick II of Prussia. It stands at the western end of Brandenburger Straße, which runs in a straight line up to the Church of St.  Peter and St. Paul. Previously, from 1733, there was another, simpler gate on the same spot, which resembled a castle gateway.

Located at 52.3995, 13.048 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Green Gate, Potsdam

The Green Gate in Potsdam is the main gateway into Sanssouci Park and is situated at the end of the avenue to Sanssouci Palace. This begins as one of three roads that radiate from the Luisenplatz square. The gate was designed by Ludwig Ferdinand Hesse and was put up in 1854 as part of the construction of the Church of Peace. Its name comes from the colour in which the gate was painted. Additional ornamentation is provided by individual bars and points being picked up in gold leaf.

Located at 52.4004, 13.0438 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Gates in Germany, Castles in Brandenburg, Buildings and structures in Potsdam, 1850s architecture, Sanssouci Park