Potsdam in northern Germany is home to some of the most beautiful and historical palaces in all of Europe. Sanssouci Palace is one such palace that has survived both world wars and remains in pristine condition, almost unchanged since its infancy in 1746. Every year thousands of visitors arrive at Sanssouci to bask not only in the Sanssouci Palace's beauty but also in the generous parks and terraced gardens that surround it. Sanssouci Palace was built and designed for the then King of Prussia, Frederick the Great, as a summer home where the king could relax outside the royal obligations of the Berlin court. Sanssouci Palace was named after the French phrase “sans souci,” roughly translated to “without concern” or “carefree,” allowing the Palace of ...
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