Album: Potsdam
The Grave of Frederick the Great
Flowers and Potatoes at the tomb of Frederick the Great.
Frederick the Great, or Frederick II, was also known as the Potato King. He issued orders several times during his reign that the peasants should grow potatoes. These orders are also known as potato orders.
During his reign, some parts of Prussia experienced repeated famines over the years. Frederick the Great saw the cultivation of the potato as a way of countering these.
See also: Frederick the Great (Wikipedia)
Belltower of Friedenskirche (‘Church of Peace’)
The Friedenskirche ‘Church of Peace’ at Schlosspark Sanssouci in Potsdam
See also: Friedenskirche Potsdam in Wikipedia
Fountain in front of Sanssouci Palace at Sanssouci Park Potsdam
The fountain in front of the Sanssouci Palace at Sanssouci Park Potsdam is a popular photo opportunity – which makes it a bit difficult to take a photo here. There is basicalyy always somebody or some couple posing in front of you. But – when taking pictures one should probably not complain about people taking pictures.