An artistic architectural gem, built 1745–1747.
Designed by Georg Wenzeslaus von Knobelsdorff based on initial sketches and concepts by King Frederick the Great (Frederick II of Prussia, the king I mentioned a few times in my gallery of Berlin).
Built in German Rococo style but with a French name. "Sans souci" in French means without worry, or carefree.
It was built as a private summer retreat and "carefree" sanctuary, away from the formal Berlin royal court.
it is celebrated for its single-storey layout, intimate rooms, and iconic terraced vineyards. It has been a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1990.