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![Smit & Palarczyk > [GERMANY.THUERINGEN 36]
'Schloss and Park Belvedere, Weimar.'
Just outside Weimar is Schloss Belvedere, where Goethe left his marks once again as he helped transform the baroque gardens into an English landscape park. Proud peacocks are its symbol. Photo Paul Smit.](http://paulsmit.smugmug.com/Features/Europe/Germany-Parks-and-Castles-in/36/139248145_6Wpgm-Ti.jpg "Smit & Palarczyk > [GERMANY.THUERINGEN 36]
'Schloss and Park Belvedere, Weimar.'
Just outside Weimar is Schloss Belvedere, where Goethe left his marks once again as he helped transform the baroque gardens into an English landscape park. Proud peacocks are its symbol. Photo Paul Smit.")
![Smit & Palarczyk > [GERMANY.BRANDENBURG 14]
'Schloss and Park Sanssouci, Potsdam.'
Fountain at the base of the stairs climbing the terraced vineyard garden towards the baroque Sanssouci palace, french for free of worries. In the evening, when most of the tourists have left, the park seems to dream towards the night, a vision of the world as the Prussian kings imaged it in their romantic fantasies. Sans souci - an illusion that became reality in Potsdam.
The terraced garden is the heart of the much larger, 290 ha Sanssouci Park, that itself is just the centerpiece of a whole chain of parks, gardens and palaces. Friedrich der Große (Frederick the Great) and generations of Prussian kings after him had these parks constructed along the banks of the Havel, a river that widens into an idyllic lake every few kilometers. It has become a UNESCO World Heritage site. Photo Paul Smit.](http://paulsmit.smugmug.com/Features/Europe/Germany-Parks-and-Castles-in/15/139247759_AYbfE-Ti.jpg "Smit & Palarczyk > [GERMANY.BRANDENBURG 14]
'Schloss and Park Sanssouci, Potsdam.'
Fountain at the base of the stairs climbing the terraced vineyard garden towards the baroque Sanssouci palace, french for free of worries. In the evening, when most of the tourists have left, the park seems to dream towards the night, a vision of the world as the Prussian kings imaged it in their romantic fantasies. Sans souci - an illusion that became reality in Potsdam.
The terraced garden is the heart of the much larger, 290 ha Sanssouci Park, that itself is just the centerpiece of a whole chain of parks, gardens and palaces. Friedrich der Große (Frederick the Great) and generations of Prussian kings after him had these parks constructed along the banks of the Havel, a river that widens into an idyllic lake every few kilometers. It has become a UNESCO World Heritage site. Photo Paul Smit.")
![Smit & Palarczyk > [GERMANY.BRANDENBURG 13]
'Schloss and Park Sanssouci, Potsdam.'
Schoolgirls in the terraced vineyard garden of the baroque Sanssouci palace, french for free of worries. This garden is the heart of the much larger, 290 ha Sanssouci Park, that itself is just the centerpiece of a whole chain of parks, gardens and palaces. Friedrich der Große (Frederick the Great) and generations of Prussian kings after him had these parks constructed along the banks of the Havel, a river that widens into an idyllic lake every few kilometers. The park landscape starts at Werder and reaches, via Potsdam, deep into Berlin. In the past the Glienicker Bridge, famous for its exchange of spies, divided this area. Since the German unification you can enjoy it as a whole and it has become a UNESCO World Heritage site. Photo Paul Smit.](http://paulsmit.smugmug.com/Features/Europe/Germany-Parks-and-Castles-in/14/139247753_WSc4g-Ti.jpg "Smit & Palarczyk > [GERMANY.BRANDENBURG 13]
'Schloss and Park Sanssouci, Potsdam.'
Schoolgirls in the terraced vineyard garden of the baroque Sanssouci palace, french for free of worries. This garden is the heart of the much larger, 290 ha Sanssouci Park, that itself is just the centerpiece of a whole chain of parks, gardens and palaces. Friedrich der Große (Frederick the Great) and generations of Prussian kings after him had these parks constructed along the banks of the Havel, a river that widens into an idyllic lake every few kilometers. The park landscape starts at Werder and reaches, via Potsdam, deep into Berlin. In the past the Glienicker Bridge, famous for its exchange of spies, divided this area. Since the German unification you can enjoy it as a whole and it has become a UNESCO World Heritage site. Photo Paul Smit.")
![Smit & Palarczyk > [GERMANY.BRANDENBURG 12]
'Schloss and Park Sanssouci, Potsdam.'
Gardener working in the terraced vineyard of the baroque Sanssouci palace, french for free of worries. Behind the glass doors you can recognize figs.This garden is the heart of the much larger, 290 ha Sanssouci Park, that itself is just the centerpiece of a whole chain of parks, gardens and palaces. Friedrich der Große (Frederick the Great) and generations of Prussian kings after him had these parks constructed along the banks of the Havel, a river that widens into an idyllic lake every few kilometers. The park landscape starts at Werder and reaches, via Potsdam, deep into Berlin. In the past the Glienicker Bridge, famous for its exchange of spies, divided this area. Since the German unification you can enjoy it as a whole and it has become a UNESCO World Heritage site. Photo Paul Smit.](http://paulsmit.smugmug.com/Features/Europe/Germany-Parks-and-Castles-in/13/139247742_NAZG6-Ti.jpg "Smit & Palarczyk > [GERMANY.BRANDENBURG 12]
'Schloss and Park Sanssouci, Potsdam.'
Gardener working in the terraced vineyard of the baroque Sanssouci palace, french for free of worries. Behind the glass doors you can recognize figs.This garden is the heart of the much larger, 290 ha Sanssouci Park, that itself is just the centerpiece of a whole chain of parks, gardens and palaces. Friedrich der Große (Frederick the Great) and generations of Prussian kings after him had these parks constructed along the banks of the Havel, a river that widens into an idyllic lake every few kilometers. The park landscape starts at Werder and reaches, via Potsdam, deep into Berlin. In the past the Glienicker Bridge, famous for its exchange of spies, divided this area. Since the German unification you can enjoy it as a whole and it has become a UNESCO World Heritage site. Photo Paul Smit.")
![Smit & Palarczyk > [GERMANY.BRANDENBURG 11]
'Schloss and Park Sanssouci, Potsdam.'
Stairs climbing terraced vineyard garden towards the baroque Sanssouci palace, french for free of worries. This garden is the heart of the much larger, 290 ha Sanssouci Park, that itself is just the centerpiece of a whole chain of parks, gardens and palaces. Friedrich der Große (Frederick the Great) and generations of Prussian kings after him had these parks constructed along the banks of the Havel, a river that widens into an idyllic lake every few kilometers. The park landscape starts at Werder and reaches, via Potsdam, deep into Berlin. In the past the Glienicker Bridge, famous for its exchange of spies, divided this area. Since the German unification you can enjoy it as a whole and it has become a UNESCO World Heritage site. Photo Paul Smit.](http://paulsmit.smugmug.com/Features/Europe/Germany-Parks-and-Castles-in/12/139247731_Pzi7b-Ti.jpg "Smit & Palarczyk > [GERMANY.BRANDENBURG 11]
'Schloss and Park Sanssouci, Potsdam.'
Stairs climbing terraced vineyard garden towards the baroque Sanssouci palace, french for free of worries. This garden is the heart of the much larger, 290 ha Sanssouci Park, that itself is just the centerpiece of a whole chain of parks, gardens and palaces. Friedrich der Große (Frederick the Great) and generations of Prussian kings after him had these parks constructed along the banks of the Havel, a river that widens into an idyllic lake every few kilometers. The park landscape starts at Werder and reaches, via Potsdam, deep into Berlin. In the past the Glienicker Bridge, famous for its exchange of spies, divided this area. Since the German unification you can enjoy it as a whole and it has become a UNESCO World Heritage site. Photo Paul Smit.")
![Smit & Palarczyk > [GERMANY.BRANDENBURG 10]
'Schloss and Park Sanssouci, Potsdam.'
Stairs climbing terraced vineyard garden towards the baroque Sanssouci palace, french for free of worries. This garden is the heart of the much larger, 290 ha Sanssouci Park, that itself is just the centerpiece of a whole chain of parks, gardens and palaces. Friedrich der Große (Frederick the Great) and generations of Prussian kings after him had these parks constructed along the banks of the Havel, a river that widens into an idyllic lake every few kilometers. The park landscape starts at Werder and reaches, via Potsdam, deep into Berlin. In the past the Glienicker Bridge, famous for its exchange of spies, divided this area. Since the German unification you can enjoy it as a whole and it has become a UNESCO World Heritage site. Photo Paul Smit.](http://paulsmit.smugmug.com/Features/Europe/Germany-Parks-and-Castles-in/11/139247724_2vgEj-Ti.jpg "Smit & Palarczyk > [GERMANY.BRANDENBURG 10]
'Schloss and Park Sanssouci, Potsdam.'
Stairs climbing terraced vineyard garden towards the baroque Sanssouci palace, french for free of worries. This garden is the heart of the much larger, 290 ha Sanssouci Park, that itself is just the centerpiece of a whole chain of parks, gardens and palaces. Friedrich der Große (Frederick the Great) and generations of Prussian kings after him had these parks constructed along the banks of the Havel, a river that widens into an idyllic lake every few kilometers. The park landscape starts at Werder and reaches, via Potsdam, deep into Berlin. In the past the Glienicker Bridge, famous for its exchange of spies, divided this area. Since the German unification you can enjoy it as a whole and it has become a UNESCO World Heritage site. Photo Paul Smit.")
![Smit & Palarczyk > [GERMANY.MECKLENBURG 5]
'Park Rheinsberg.'
The Rheinsberg castle and park are situated at Lake Grienerick, in the southern corner of the Mecklenburg lake plateau. This is where Prussian king Friedrich der Große (Frederick the Great) used to live as crown prince. Around 1900 the wealthy Berlin bourgeoisie discovered the baroque village as a health spa. As did writer Kurt Tucholsky, who got so excited about the place he situated his next novel there: "Rheinsberg - ein Bilderbuch für Verliebte" ("Rheinsberg, a picture book for lovers").
It made the town famous, and since the fall of the Berlin Wall pilgrimage to the city started once again, not by health seekers this time but by lovers. Photo Paul Smit.](http://paulsmit.smugmug.com/Features/Europe/Germany-Parks-and-Castles-in/06/139247650_8MxH2-Ti.jpg "Smit & Palarczyk > [GERMANY.MECKLENBURG 5]
'Park Rheinsberg.'
The Rheinsberg castle and park are situated at Lake Grienerick, in the southern corner of the Mecklenburg lake plateau. This is where Prussian king Friedrich der Große (Frederick the Great) used to live as crown prince. Around 1900 the wealthy Berlin bourgeoisie discovered the baroque village as a health spa. As did writer Kurt Tucholsky, who got so excited about the place he situated his next novel there: \"Rheinsberg - ein Bilderbuch für Verliebte\" (\"Rheinsberg, a picture book for lovers\").
It made the town famous, and since the fall of the Berlin Wall pilgrimage to the city started once again, not by health seekers this time but by lovers. Photo Paul Smit.")
![Smit & Palarczyk > [GERMANY.MECKLENBURG 4]
'Park Rheinsberg.'
The Rheinsberg castle and park are situated at Lake Grienerick, in the southern corner of the Mecklenburg lake plateau. This is where Prussian king Friedrich der Große (Frederick the Great) used to live as crown prince. Around 1900 the wealthy Berlin bourgeoisie discovered the baroque village as a health spa. As did writer Kurt Tucholsky, who got so excited about the place he situated his next novel there: "Rheinsberg - ein Bilderbuch für Verliebte" ("Rheinsberg, a picture book for lovers").
It made the town famous, and since the fall of the Berlin Wall pilgrimage to the city started once again, not by health seekers this time but by lovers! Photo Paul Smit.](http://paulsmit.smugmug.com/Features/Europe/Germany-Parks-and-Castles-in/05/139247608_jWg8B-Ti.jpg "Smit & Palarczyk > [GERMANY.MECKLENBURG 4]
'Park Rheinsberg.'
The Rheinsberg castle and park are situated at Lake Grienerick, in the southern corner of the Mecklenburg lake plateau. This is where Prussian king Friedrich der Große (Frederick the Great) used to live as crown prince. Around 1900 the wealthy Berlin bourgeoisie discovered the baroque village as a health spa. As did writer Kurt Tucholsky, who got so excited about the place he situated his next novel there: \"Rheinsberg - ein Bilderbuch für Verliebte\" (\"Rheinsberg, a picture book for lovers\").
It made the town famous, and since the fall of the Berlin Wall pilgrimage to the city started once again, not by health seekers this time but by lovers! Photo Paul Smit.")
![Smit & Palarczyk > [ITALY.PIEMONTE 01662] 'Isola Bella.'The 'beautiful island', main sight of the Lago Maggiore, is a man made piece of art. The garden is an ode to rationality, typical for the baroque. Strong geometry and symmetry typify the terraces rising high above the lake, adorned with statues and balustrades. At the same time the garden breathes surrealism. Photo Paul Smit.](http://paulsmit.smugmug.com/Features/Europe/SwitzerlandItaly-Back-to-Lago/1662/1528876_fYZdZ-Ti.jpg "Smit & Palarczyk > [ITALY.PIEMONTE 01662] 'Isola Bella.'The 'beautiful island', main sight of the Lago Maggiore, is a man made piece of art. The garden is an ode to rationality, typical for the baroque. Strong geometry and symmetry typify the terraces rising high above the lake, adorned with statues and balustrades. At the same time the garden breathes surrealism. Photo Paul Smit.")
[GERMANY.THUERINGEN 36]
'Schloss and Park Belvedere, Weimar.'
Just outside Weimar is Schloss Belvedere, where Goethe left his marks once again as he helped transform the baroque gardens into an English landscape park. Proud peacocks are its symbol. Photo Paul Smit.
'Schloss and Park Belvedere, Weimar.'
Just outside Weimar is Schloss Belvedere, where Goethe left his marks once again as he helped transform the baroque gardens into an English landscape park. Proud peacocks are its symbol. Photo Paul Smit.
![Smit & Palarczyk > [GERMANY.THUERINGEN 36]
'Schloss and Park Belvedere, Weimar.'
Just outside Weimar is Schloss Belvedere, where Goethe left his marks once again as he helped transform the baroque gardens into an English landscape park. Proud peacocks are its symbol. Photo Paul Smit.](http://paulsmit.smugmug.com/Features/Europe/Germany-Parks-and-Castles-in/36/139248145_6Wpgm-S.jpg "Smit & Palarczyk > [GERMANY.THUERINGEN 36]
'Schloss and Park Belvedere, Weimar.'
Just outside Weimar is Schloss Belvedere, where Goethe left his marks once again as he helped transform the baroque gardens into an English landscape park. Proud peacocks are its symbol. Photo Paul Smit.")
[GERMANY.THUERINGEN 36]
'Schloss and Park Belvedere, Weimar.'
Just outside Weimar is Schloss Belvedere, where Goethe left his marks once again as he helped transform the baroque gardens into an English landscape park. Proud peacocks are its symbol. Photo Paul Smit.
'Schloss and Park Belvedere, Weimar.'
Just outside Weimar is Schloss Belvedere, where Goethe left his marks once again as he helped transform the baroque gardens into an English landscape park. Proud peacocks are its symbol. Photo Paul Smit.
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