When the Red Army came marching across East Germany in 1945 the local aristocracy had to flee , from across Poland, Belarus and the Baltic States to safer places. They also caused once famous palaces, castles and gardens to be hidden from view for nearly 45 years, while they were employed by the communist regime. Now, after 21 years of re-unification, these properties have now been gainfully re-employed, mostly as hotels, making them more accessible than ever for tourists.
Magnificent buildings and superb gardens – who could ask for more? Sans Souci is the name of the former summer palace of Frederick the Great, King of Prussia, in Potsdam, near Berlin. Following the terracing of the vineyard and the completion of the palace, the surroundings were included in the structure. A baroque flower garden with pieces of turf, flower beds, hedges and trees was created. The palace was designed to fulfil King Frederick’s need for a private residence where he could relax away from the pomp and ceremony of the Berlin court. The name Sans Souci translates as “without [More]
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