Potsdam, Sanssouci Park This spacious palace complex, described by the King himself as a “fanfaronade” (or “brag”), was intended to reflect Prussia’s political power after the Seven Years War. Between
Picture Gallery of Sanssouci Potsdam, Sanssouci Park Frederick the Great was a passionate collector of paintings. He filled his apartments with them, not very unlike his contemporaries. However, his i
Potsdam, Sanssouci Park The terraces adorned with Mediterranean plants and the majestic structure in Italian Renaissance style indicate the great affection for Italy cherished by Frederick William IV.
Potsdam, Sanssouci Park Frederick the Great chose this “desolate hill” by Potsdam for its attractive location and fine view. As the name “Sans souci” (or “without a care”) on the garden front of the p
Art and Study Collections of the KPM Archives The Stiftung Preußische Schlösser und Gärten Berlin-Brandenburg (SPSG) is responsible for the conservation and scholarly research of the historic collecti
The inventories of the historical libraries are presented as museum objects and are not intended for public use. The Libraries of King Frederick II The library rooms at Sanssouci Palace, the New Palac
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A small collection of historically and artistically significant coaches, sleighs and sedan chairs from the late 17th and the 18th centuries have survived at the Prussian palaces. It represents the rem
The SPSG Glass Collection comprises around 1,600 historic goblets, beakers, jugs and bottles from the 17th to 20th centuries. The range of Brandenburg glass produced during the 17th and 18th centuries
The SPSG’s textiles collection includes about 8,000 objects from the 16th to early 20th century. The larger part of the inventory consists of furnishing textiles for wall coverings and curtains, and u
Coins and Medallions The SPSG collection includes around 1,600 coins and medallions. About 1,500 of them stem the collection of the burgraves and zu Dohna princes purchased with funds from the Stiftun
