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Chinese House
Rococo meets Chinoiserie in Sanssouci
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Nestled in Potsdam's Sanssouci Park, the Chinese House is a captivating blend of Rococo and East Asian architectural styles. Designed by Johann Gottfried Büring based on sketches by Frederick the Great, it was constructed between 1755 and 1764, showcasing its unique style. The pavilion was part of the king's ornamental and kitchen garden embellishments.
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Frederick the Great commissioned the pavilion to beautify his ornamental garden.
Quick Facts
- Founded
- 1750
- Architect
- Johann Gottfried Büring
- Architectural Style
- Rococo
- Heritage Status
- Architectural Heritage Monument
- Opening Hours
- Tuesday to Sunday
- Wheelchair Access
- Not accessible
Evidence and review
- Authorship
- Authorship unavailable
- Publication approval
- Approval provenance unavailable
- Editorial review
- Not reviewed
Audio Guide
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Location
Nearby
Palaces and Parks of Potsdam and Berlin
88 m away
Neue Kammern von Sanssouci
457 m away
Historische Mühle
498 m away
Orangerieschloss
560 m away
Sanssouci Palace
627 m away
Jubiläumsterrasse
431 m away
Schloss Charlottenhof
685 m away
Erlöserkirche Potsdam
569 m away