The most well-known example of Potsdam Rococo is Sanssouci Park, which was designed between 1744 and 1756. The park features a magnificent Baroque flower garden, more than 3,000 fruit trees, and various greenhouses, all of which reflect Frederick the Great’s personal influence. It’s enjoyable to stroll through this huge park, especially the two and a half kilometer-long boulevard that is straight as an arrow and is surrounded on all sides by neatly maintained hedges, impeccable lawns, and lovely flowers.
A few park structures are also worthwhile exploring, particularly the Picture Gallery with its numerous pieces of art. The magnificent Roman Baths complex, a highly ornate garden pavilion, and the stunning Chinese House are among further must-sees nearby.
The Sanssouci Palace itself is a single-story Rococo structure with a circular room at each end and an elliptical dome in the centre that is renowned for its exquisite interior design. This is especially seen in the lavish apartments and the roomy, oval-shaped Marble Hall.
Insel Mainau: The Flower Island of Lake Constance
Insel Mainau, the magnificent Flower Island on lovely Lake Constance, is 110 acres in size and draws lots of tourists to its lovely parks and gardens, which are rich in semitropical and tropical vegetation.
Make sure to factor in some extra travel time in addition to the two or more hours required to adequately explore this stunning property since access to the island is only possible by boat or a pedestrian bridge connecting it to the mainland. On the mainland, there is a lot of public parking, some of which have electric vehicle charging stations.