Potsdam, Germany - Neues Palais & Schloss Sanssouci HD (2013)
The New Palace (German: Neues Palais) is a palace situated on the western side of the Sanssouci royal parkin Potsdam, Germany. The building was begun in 1763, after the end of the Seven Years' War, under Frederick the Great and was completed in 1769. It is considered to be the last great Prussian baroque palace.
Sanssouci is the former summer palace of Frederick the Great, King of Prussia, inPotsdam, near Berlin. It is often counted among the German rivals of Versailles. While Sanssouci is in the more intimate Rococo style and is far smaller than itsFrench Baroque counterpart, it too is notable for the numerous temples and follies inthe park. The palace was designed/built by Georg Wenzeslaus von Knobelsdorffbetween 1745 and 1747 to fulfill King Frederick's need for a private residence where he could relax away from the pomp and ceremony of the Berlin court. The palace's name emphasises this; it is a French phrase (sans souci), which translates as without concerns, meaning without worries or carefree, symbolising that the palace was a place for relaxation rather than a seat of power.
Sanssouci is little more than a large, single-story villa—more like the Château de Marly than Versailles. Containing just ten principal rooms, it was built on the brow of a terraced hill at the centre of the park. The influence of King Frederick's personal taste in the design and decoration of the palace was so great that its style is characterised as Frederician Rococo, and his feelings for the palace were so strong that he conceived it as a place that would die with him. Because of a disagreement about the site of the palace in the park, Knobelsdorff was fired in 1746. Jan Bouman, a Dutch architect, finished the project.
During the 19th century, the palace became a residence of Frederick William IV. He employed the architect Ludwig Persius to restore and enlarge the palace, whileFerdinand von Arnim was charged with improving the grounds and thus the view from the palace. The town of Potsdam, with its palaces, was a favourite place of residence for the German imperial family until the fall of the Hohenzollern dynasty in 1918.
After World War II, the palace became a tourist attraction in East Germany. Following German reunification in 1990, Frederick's body was returned to the palace and buried in a new tomb overlooking the gardens he had created. Sanssouci and its extensive gardens became a World Heritage Site in 1990 under the protection of UNESCO; in 1995, the Foundation for Prussian Palaces and Gardens inBerlin-Brandenburg was established to care for Sanssouci and the other former imperial palaces in and around Berlin. These palaces are now visited by more than two million people a year from all over the world.
Places to see in ( Potsdam - Germany ) Hollandisches Viertel
Places to see in ( Potsdam - Germany ) Hollandisches Viertel
The Dutch Quarter (Holländisches Viertel) is a neighborhood in Potsdam, consisting of 169 red Dutch brick buildings, almost all of which have been renovated. It was built from 1733 to 1740 and designed by Jan Bouman. It is considered as Europe's greatest collection of Dutch-style houses outside of the Netherlands.
Entering the district south of the Kurfürstenstraße, one feels in the midst of Potsdam unexpectedly transferred to Holland. The Dutch Quarter, also jokingly known as Little Amsterdam, comprises four squares with a total of 134 two-story houses.
The Dutch Quarter presents itself as an architectural ensemble, which is the only Dutch dutch settlement outside the Netherlands. The facades of the pretty terraced houses are made entirely of red clinker with white joints. Some of the eaves and gabled houses also have white-green shutters. Originally, all the houses had a small front yard, the last of which had to give way in 1928.
The construction of the Dutch Quarter was commissioned by Friedrich Wilhelm I, the Soldier King. To cope with the urgently needed expansion of the garrison town of Potsdam, it required a large number of well-trained craftsmen. This shortage of skilled workers was to be counteracted by recruiting Dutch craftsmen. As a lure Frederick William I assured potential immigrants next to their own house and freedom of conscience and the prospect of sufficient work assignments. Thus, the Dutch quarter in Potsdam was built in the years 1732 to 1742 by the Dutch architect Jan Bouman. Since the offer of the Soldier King found little favor, eventually attracted many families of soldiers, as well as French and German artists and craftsmen in the settlement.
After the Dutch Quarter suffered little damage during the Second World War, it fell more and more to decay in GDR times. It was not until the 1970s - as a result of a city council resolution - that the restoration began. Especially after the reunification, the latter experienced a decisive boost, as more and more homeowners - artists, private individuals, monument conservators - and private investors became involved.
The home of master builder Jan Bouman is located in Mittelstraße 8 and is open for inspection. This is the first urban settlement in Potsdam in the 18th century and consists largely of original buildings. The completely preserved ensemble of front building, courtyard, an additional half-timbered building as well as the home garden provides an insight into Dutch living culture of the 18th century.
Today, the picturesque district exudes a very special charm. Small backyard pubs, galleries, arts and crafts and antique shops are in close proximity to cozy cafes and inviting restaurants. While strolling through the sometimes exclusive, sometimes cozy boutiques and shops you will succumb to the very special flair of the idyllic district.
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Having always wanted to visit Berlin, I was very excited when I was asked to join a press trip focusing on the Castles, Parks and Gardens of Eastern Germany. We landed in Berlin, but that was as close as we got to the city, because we were staying at the Relaxa Schlosshotel Cecilienhof in Potsdam, adjoined to the Palace of Cecilienhof which was the place where Stalin, Churchill and Truman met at the Potsdam Conference in August 1945. The Potsdam Conference led mainly to the separation of Berlin and the rest of Germany between the occupying powers, and to discuss the terms of the Japanese surrender.
The Palace of Cecilienhof was owned by Crown Prince Wilhelm Hohenzollern, the last Palace built by that family. Emporer Wilhelm II had built it as a wedding gift when the crown prince married Duchess Cecilie of Mecklenburg-Schwerin. Built in the style of an English Tudor house, it caused some consternation while it was being built between the years of 1914 and 1917. The war delayed the construction but within one year of moving in Crown Prince Wilhelm had to flee into exile after the German defeat. Cecilie, meanwhile remained there until 1945 when the Red Army came marching in.
Queen Elisabeth stayed here in 2004 and in 2007 the G8 leaders summit was held here.
Potsdam was traditionally the home of the Kings of Germany, including Frederick the Great who lived in the summer Palace of Sans-Souci. The palace was designed by Georg Wenzeslaus von Knobelsdorff between 1745 and 1747 to fulfill King Frederick's need for a private residence where he could relax away from the pomp and ceremony of the Berlin court. The palace's name emphasises this; it is a French phrase (sans souci), which translates as without concerns, meaning without worries or carefree, symbolising that the palace was a place for relaxation rather than a seat of power. The palace is little more than a large single-storey villa—more like the Château de Marly than Versailles. Containing just ten principal rooms, it was built on the brow of a terraced hill at the centre of the park. The influence of King Frederick's personal taste in the design and decoration of the palace was so great that its style is characterised as Frederician Rococo, and his feelings for the palace were so strong that he conceived it as a place that would die with him. Because of a disagreement about the site of the palace in the park, Knobelsdorff was fired in 1746. Jan Bouman, a Dutch architect, finished the project.
During the 19th century, the palace became a residence of Frederick William IV. He employed the architect Ludwig Persius to restore and enlarge the palace, while Ferdinand von Arnim was charged with improving the grounds and thus the view from the palace. The town of Potsdam, with its palaces, was a favourite place of residence for the German imperial family until the fall of the Hohenzollern dynasty in 1918.
After World War II, the palace became a tourist attraction in East Germany. It was fully maintained with due respect to its historical importance, and was open to the public. Following German reunification in 1990, the final wish of Frederick came to pass: his body was finally returned to his beloved palace and buried in a new tomboverlooking the gardens he had created. Sanssouci and its extensive gardens became a World Heritage Site in 1990 under the protection of UNESCO in 1995, the Foundation for Prussian Palaces and Gardens in Berlin-Brandenburg was established to care for Sanssouci and the other former imperial palaces in and around Berlin. These palaces are now visited by more than two million people a year from all over the world.
The Land of the Palaces: Sanssouci Palace in Potsdam, Germany
Sanssouci is the name of the former summer palace of Frederick the Great, King of Prussia, in Potsdam, near Berlin. It is often counted among the German rivals of Versailles. While Sanssouci is in the more intimate Rococo style and is far smaller than its French Baroque counterpart, it too is notable for the numerous temples and follies in the park. The palace was designed by Georg Wenzeslaus von Knobelsdorff between 1745 and 1747 to fulfill King Frederick's need for a private residence where he could relax away from the pomp and ceremony of the Berlin court. The palace's name emphasises this; it is a French phrase (sans souci), which translates as without concerns, meaning without worries or carefree, symbolising that the palace was a place for relaxation rather than a seat of power. The palace is little more than a large single-storey villa—more like the Château de Marly than Versailles. Containing just ten principal rooms, it was built on the brow of a terraced hill at the centre of the park. The influence of King Frederick's personal taste in the design and decoration of the palace was so great that its style is characterised as Frederician Rococo, and his feelings for the palace were so strong that he conceived it as a place that would die with him. Because of a disagreement about the site of the palace in the park, Knobelsdorff was fired in 1746. Jan Bouman, a Dutch architect, finished the project.
Sinterklaas besucht Potsdam
Sinterklaas und Zwarte Piet in Potsdam
Seit vielen Jahren besucht der Sinterklaas das Holländische Viertel in Potsdam auf Einladung des Fördervereins zur Pflege niederländischer Kultur in Potsdam e. V.
Aus Holland kommend, wo er am 5. Dezember traditionell die Kinder beschenkt, wird er auf seiner Heimfahrt nach Spanien zum wiederholten Mal im Potsdamer Hafenbecken von vielen kleinen und großen Kindern erwartet.
Auf einem Schimmel wird er dann ins Holländische Viertel reiten. Begleitet wird er von Schwarzen Pieten, die Süßigkeiten verteilen, und einer originellen Pietenkapelle.
Holländische und einheimische Handwerkerstände werden an diesem Wochenende im Holländischen Viertel ihr Können zeigen. Sinterklaas wird an beiden Tagen für die Kinder da sein. Ein Tipp: Lieder, Gedichte oder eine kleine Geschichte mitbringen.
Man kann sehen wie Kniepertjes, eine Honigwaffel, am offenen Feuer gebacken werden, wie Holzschuhe hergestellt werden und dem Senfmacher, Korbmacher, Perlenstickerin und vielen anderen bei ihrer Arbeit zuschauen.
Feuerkörbe werden für Licht und Wärme sorgen und wen das nicht erwärmt sollte kann einen Genever probieren. Viele weitere Stände mit schönen Dingen, aber auch Stände mit Naschereien werden zum Kaufen oder zum Sofortverzehr einladen.
Romantische Stimmung inmitten der Backsteinbauten wird einen Besuch im Holländischen Viertel zum Erlebnis werden lassen und über 70 Niederländer werden dazu beitragen.
Vereinzelt bereits zuvor, vor allem aber im Jahre 2013 ist die Frage aufgekommen, ob die Figur des Zwarte Piet rassistisch geprägt sein könne. Anlass war die Forderung der jamaikanischen Professorin für Sozialgeschichte Verene Shepherd, Mitglied einer Arbeitsgruppe bei dem Hohen Kommissar der Vereinten Nationen für Menschenrechte (UNHCHR), das Sinterklaasfest mitsamt dem Zwarte Piet abzuschaffen. Auf die Vorwürfe wurde in der Bevölkerung überaus emotional reagiert.
Places to see in ( Potsdam - Germany ) Sanssouci Palace
Places to see in ( Potsdam - Germany ) Sanssouci Palace
Sanssouci is the summer palace of Frederick the Great, King of Prussia, in Potsdam, near Berlin. It is often counted among the German rivals of Versailles. While Sanssouci is in the more intimate Rococo style and is far smaller than its French Baroque counterpart, it too is notable for the numerous temples and follies in the park. The palace was designed/built by Georg Wenzeslaus von Knobelsdorff between 1745 and 1747 to fulfill King Frederick's need for a private residence where he could relax away from the pomp and ceremony of the Berlin court. The palace's name emphasises this; it is a French phrase (sans souci), which translates as without concerns, meaning without worries or carefree, symbolising that the palace was a place for relaxation rather than a seat of power. The name in past times reflected a play on words, with the insertion of a comma visible between the words Sans and Souci, viz. Sans, Souci. Kittsteiner theorizes that this could be a philosophical play on words, meaning without a worry/concern or it could be some secret religious message which nobody has interpreted, left to posterity by Frederick II.
Sanssouci is little more than a large, single-story villa—more like the Château de Marly than Versailles. Containing just ten principal rooms, it was built on the brow of a terraced hill at the centre of the park. The influence of King Frederick's personal taste in the design and decoration of the palace was so great that its style is characterised as Frederician Rococo, and his feelings for the palace were so strong that he conceived it as a place that would die with him. Because of a disagreement about the site of the palace in the park, Knobelsdorff was fired in 1746. Jan Bouman, a Dutch architect, finished the project.
During the 19th century, the palace became a residence of Frederick William IV. He employed the architect Ludwig Persius to restore and enlarge the palace, while Ferdinand von Arnim was charged with improving the grounds and thus the view from the palace. The town of Potsdam, with its palaces, was a favourite place of residence for the German imperial family until the fall of the Hohenzollern dynasty in 1918.
After World War II, the palace became a tourist attraction in East Germany. Following German reunification in 1990, Frederick's body was returned to the palace and buried in a new tomb overlooking the gardens he had created. Sanssouci and its extensive gardens became a World Heritage Site in 1990 under the protection of UNESCO; in 1995, the Prussian Palaces and Gardens Foundation Berlin-Brandenburg was established to care for Sanssouci and the other former imperial palaces in and around Berlin. These palaces are now visited by more than two million people a year from all over the world.
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Berlin, DDR treffen in Potsdam im militärischen Kommando der UdSSR, 1983
Berlin, DDR treffen in Potsdam im militärischen Kommando der UdSSR, 1983
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Tulpenfest in Potsdam
KEIN TULPENFEST MEHR?!!
Sei dem Jahr 2014 gibt es in Potsdams Holländischem Viertel kein Tulpenfest mehr!!! Aber wird es wiederkommen?!
Bitte JA! Auf dieses fröhliche Treiben wollen wir nicht lange verzichten!!!
Eine Erinnerung an bessere Zeiten....
Friedrich in Potsdam - Hotel am Großen Waisenhaus - Kaserne für beweibte Grenadiere
Im Dezember 2012 galt es im Rahmen der Spurensuche Friedrich 300 das „Hotel am Großen Waisenhaus in der Potsdamer Lindenstraße zu entdecken. Das knapp 90 Meter lange Barockgebäude ist 1753 unter Friedrich II. als „Kaserne für beweibte Grenadiere erbaut worden. Später diente es unter anderem als Lazarett für Kinder, Flüchtlingsheim, Zeitungsredaktion und Suppenküche. Seit 2011 ist das geschichtsträchtige Haus ein Hotel.
Friedrich in Potsdam - Friedrichskirche Babelsberg
Im November 2012 galt es im Rahmen der Spurensuche Friedrich 300 die Friedrichskirche am Weberplatz in Potsdam-Babelsberg zu entdecken. Zwischen 1752 und 1753 ließ Friedrich II. die Kirche für die Bewohner der von ihm angelegten Weberkolonie Nowawes erbauen. Bis heute prägt die Kirche den Stadtteil maßgeblich.