Schloss Sanssouci is an UNESCO World Heritage site. Built in 1747 by Frederich the Great using rococo style, the palace is set atop a hill overlooking terraced gardens. The palace is painted a buttercup yellow, with cherub figures sprouting from the eaves. As you wander down the terraced gardens, there are crops of figs and grapes being grown in small individual glass houses. At the base of the garden is a large fountain - it was a pity we couldn't soak our feet the day we visited, it was so hot! - surrounded by Roman figures. Either side of the palace at the rear are two arbours of gold and black. The photo of the sun face (photo 1) shows a detail of each arbour. Interestingly, Frederich is buried 'out back' - his headstone has the potatoes placed on it, along with his dogs and horses.
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