Chinese House in Sanssouci Park
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Am Grünen Gitter
14469 Potsdam
This provider is located in the region Potsdam

Chinese House in Sanssouci Park

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The magnificent Chinese House in the deer garden of Sanssouci Park is an impressive example of the Chinoiserie fashion that shaped courtly culture throughout Europe in the 18th century.
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  • Chinese House in Sanssouci Park, Foto: André Stiebitz, Lizenz: PMSG/SPSG
  • Golden Figures at the Entrance of the Chinese House, Foto: André Stiebitz, Lizenz: PMSG/SPSG
  • Interior View of Chinese House, Foto: Andreas Lechtape, Lizenz: SPSG
The exterior view of the pavilion is dominated by the life-size gilded figures, which are placed individually and in groups around the building. Inside, the Chinese House impresses with a large ceiling painting depicting an exuberant Chinese society.

The European-looking facial features of the painted figures are striking. Due to a lack of contact with the Far East, the faces correspond to the imagination of the artists.

Frederick II liked to stroll through Sanssouci Park and think of distant worlds. The Chinese House offered him a perfect backdrop in an intimate atmosphere.
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The magnificent Chinese House in the deer garden of Sanssouci Park is an impressive example of the Chinoiserie fashion that shaped courtly culture throughout Europe in the 18th century.
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  • Chinese House in Sanssouci Park, Foto: André Stiebitz, Lizenz: PMSG/SPSG
  • Golden Figures at the Entrance of the Chinese House, Foto: André Stiebitz, Lizenz: PMSG/SPSG
  • Interior View of Chinese House, Foto: Andreas Lechtape, Lizenz: SPSG
The exterior view of the pavilion is dominated by the life-size gilded figures, which are placed individually and in groups around the building. Inside, the Chinese House impresses with a large ceiling painting depicting an exuberant Chinese society.

The European-looking facial features of the painted figures are striking. Due to a lack of contact with the Far East, the faces correspond to the imagination of the artists.

Frederick II liked to stroll through Sanssouci Park and think of distant worlds. The Chinese House offered him a perfect backdrop in an intimate atmosphere.
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Reduced 4,00 EUR
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Address
Am Grünen Gitter
14469 Potsdam
This provider is located in the region Potsdam
Chinese House in Sanssouci Park

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Am Grünen Gitter

14469 Potsdam

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Potsdam Marketing und Service GmbH

Humboldtstraße 1-2
14467 Potsdam

Tel.: +49 (0) 331-27558899
Fax: +49 (0) 331-2755858

Weather Today, 13. 9.

16 16
overcast clouds
  • Sunday
    13 19
  • Monday
    12 23

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