Architectural ensemble involves several important buildings, including Summer Palace which was built in the middle of 18 century, it is the great example of Rococo style. Next to it there is New Palace, whose constructing was finished in 1769 after 6 years of building. The New Palace represents the best traditions of Prussian Baroque style, it is the most dimensioned building on the city’s territory.
Except of beautiful palaces Sans-Souci involves several age-old temples and pavilions, the great number of monuments and sculptures, and fantastic botanical garden. Another complex “New Garden” is attractive too. Its main decoration is Marble palace, which represents classicism style. Next to it there is the Cecilienhof palace and unusual portal of Egyptian style, pyramid and sphinx.
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