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512  GERM AN Y , A USTRIA , AND SWITZERLAND

Park Sanssouci

The enormous Park Sanssouci, covering an area of 287 hectares
(709 acres), is among the most beautiful palace complexes in
Europe. The first building to be constructed, Frederick the
Great’s Schloss Sanssouci, was built on the site of an orchard
in 1745–7. Its name – sans souci is French for “without a care” –
gives an indication of the building’s flamboyant character. Over
the years, the park has been enriched by other palaces and
pavilions. Today, the park is made up of small gardens dating
from different eras, all maintained in their original style.
Communs (1766–9)
This house for the palace staff
has an unusually elegant
character, and is situated
next to a pretty courtyard.

. Neues Palais
The monumental New Palace,
constructed in 1763–1769, is
crowned by a massive dome.
Bas-reliefs on the triangular
tympanum depict figures from
Greek mythology.

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1 The Chinesisches Teehaus
(Chinese Teahouse) features
an exhibition of exquisite Oriental
porcelain.
2 The Römische Bäder (Roman
Baths) date from 1829 and include
a mock-Renaissance villa and a suite
of Roman-style rooms.
3 The Lustgarten (pleasure
garden) has a symmetrical layout Schloss Charlottenhof
lined with rose beds. The most interesting interior
of this Neoclassical palace is
4 Neue Kammern the Humboldt Room, also
5 Bildergalerie (art gallery) called the Tent Room due to
its resemblance to a marquee.
For hotels and restaurants see pp546–8 and pp549–51

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