Sanssouci is the former summer palace of Frederick II of Prussia, King of Prussia. The palace is located in Potsdam, near Berlin, Germany.
The palace is often regarded as a rival Versailles.
After World War II, the palace became a tourist attraction in East Germany. After German unification in 1990, Friedrich wishes come true: his body was returned to his palace and buried in a new cemetery overlooking the gardens makes. Sanssouci and its gardens became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1990.
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