Tag: east germany

• Sanssouci Palace in Potsdam – A UNESCO World Heritage Site | Discovering Germany

  

  Visiting Sanssouci Palace was as beautiful as the sound of its name. Although it was a drizzly day when I went, the splendor of this palace in Potsdam, East Germany was brilliant. I had specifically come to Potsdam from Berlin to visit Sanssouci, and was not disappointed. Sanssouci Palace, which means “without worries” or “carefree”,…

  shezlikethewind

  July 3, 2022

  Jetsetting, UNESCO

  architecture, east germany, german, Germany, historic, history, house, interior design, king, king fredrick, luxury, palace, potsdam, prussia, road trip, rococo, sanssouci palace, travel, UNESCO, vacation

• Old Town of Quedlinburg – A UNESCO World Heritage Site | Exploring Germany

  

  I knew that I would love Quedlinburg after I spoke the name out loud, even with my American accent. This charming capital of Saxony-Anhal was one of my favorites in Germany, not only because its quaintness but mainly for its architectural history. I have a deep admiration for faukwerkhaus/ half-timbered houses and Quedlinburg had a…

  shezlikethewind

  May 29, 2022

  Jetsetting, UNESCO

  architecture, east germany, europe, faukwerkhaus, foodie, german, Germany, half timbered, historic, history, home, house, luxury, museum, quedlinburg, restaurant, road trip, travel, UNESCO, vacation