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The New Palace ( German: Neues Palais) is a palace situated on the western side of the Sanssouci park in Potsdam, Germany. The building was begun in 1763, after the end of the Seven Years' War, under King Friedrich II ( Frederick the Great) and was completed in 1769. It is considered to be the last great Prussian Baroque palace. History [ edit]
The New Palace is the last royal residence Frederick the Great would have built in his park. It was a demonstration of the Prussian state’s undiminished power and wealth following the deprivations of the Seven Years’ War (1756–63). Frederick rarely stayed here himself; instead the palace was mostly used as guest apartments and for celebrations.
The New Palace is the biggest building in Sanssouci Park. It was built from 1763 to 1769 in accordance with the plans of Johann Gottfried Brühning, Heinrich Ludwig Manger, and Carl of Gontard at the west end of the main avenue of Sanssouci Park at the request of Frederick II.
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The New Palace is a baroque palace and consists of a three-winged corps de logis (residential wing) around a courtyard with low side wings. The three-wing system has a front length of 220 meters. The facade is characterized by a reddish brick pattern and fluted Corinthian pilasters made of sandstone in colossal order.
Address: Park Sanssouci 14469 Potsdam Phone: +49 (0)331 - 969 42 55 Opening hours: April 1 through October 31: 9am - 5pm November 1 through March 31: 9am - 4pm Closed on Fridays Admission prices: 6.00 Euro (5.00) in summer, with guide 5.00 Euro (4.00) in summer, without guide 5.00 Euro (4.00) in winter, with guide
Located at the end of the main avenue in Park Sanssouci, the New Palace is visible throughout the entire park and its high tambour dome is recognisable from afar. It was built between 1763 and 1769, making it the last palace to be built by Frederick the Great in Sanssouci Park. The building shows remnants of the great French palaces.
The New Palace is the last building built in the Sanssouci Park. Its construction started in 1769. It’s considered to be the last Prussian baroque palace, built during the reign of Friedrich the Great. It was built as a symbol of his power. The King used it as a reception venue for important dignitaries.
Potsdam is known for the numerous castles and sights. We offer you a detailed description of this. This includes above all the Sanssouci Park with the Sanssouci Palace. In addition to Frederick the Great’s summer palace, other sights of the park are known beyond the borders of Potsdam – whether it is the New Palace, the Orangery, the ...
The New Palace is the last royal residence Frederick the Great would have built in his park. It was a demonstration of the Prussian state’s undiminished power and wealth following the deprivations of the Seven Years’ War (1756–63). – © Jrossphoto / Shutterstock