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The Marly Garden and the Garden of Peace
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Der Florahügel im Marlygarten mit dem Vorhof der Friedenskirche |
Blick aus dem Vorhof der Friedenskirche in den Marlygarten |
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A Pearl of Garden Design
Marly Garden was created between 1846-47 by Peter Joseph Lenné. During the reign of Friedrich Willhelm I, the site was a kitchen garden. The creation of the Marly Garden was spurred by the construction of the Peace Church (Friedenskirche) between 1845-48. The garden both divides and connects two areas which are of different character and meaning. A concious contrast between old and new was developed with clear philosophical and religious symbolism.
The Garden of Peace, a former hops garden, located to the east of the city is a clear contrast to the flowerbeds, statues and flowering shrubs of the Marly Garden. The Peace Garden with it's paths and wood-grove scenery as well as the gracefully sculpted grounds creates a more somber and contemplative atmosphere; appropriate for those members of the community who passed throught it on their way to church on Sunday. One area of the park is oriented towards the church tower while the other half, with mosaic fountain and goldfish pond, is oriented towards the Villa Illaire. The blue and white glass column, erected in 1849 references the Queen's Bavarian origins. At the time, the Marly Garden represented the ideal in landscape design. It was also the ideal, though unattainable, for 19th century garden villa culture.
Contact:
rnStiftung Preußische Schlösser und Gärten Berlin-Brandenburg
Stiftung Preußische Schlösser und Gärten Berlin-Brandenburg
Visitor's Center at the Historic Windmill
Postfach 60 14 62
14414 Potsdam
Tel. +49 (0)331.96 94-200
Fax +49 (0)331.96 94-107
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