Sanssouci Palace

the stunning rococo sanssouci palace and its verdant gardens and terraced vineyards were the summer home of friedrich the great. highlights include the white and gold marble hall reception area, loosely based on the pantheon in rome, the many paintings by one of friedrich's favorite artists, antoine watteau, and the voltaire room, with its carvings of birds, flowers and fruits, named after the french philosopher and frequent palace guest.