Potsdam Friedenskirche (Potsdam, Germany): Tours & Tickets
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A lovely nineteenth-century Italianate church almost hidden inside the gate of Sanssouci Park. The highlight is the preserved 13th century mosaic from Venice. The free organ concert was just the icing on the cake!
The church is beautiful. The surrounding area and gardens is very peaceful. When you walk in the yard, do not miss out the statues and also the mosaic walls.
We have been touring with Insight Vacations and decided to join their optional tour to visit this place and some others which cost us Euro$48. If you don't have the time, this is the way to go, join a tour but if you have the time, the best way is to drive yourself around and…
Closed on Sundays, so could not see either the interior or the mausoleums. The purpose of the Peace Pond (Friedensteich) other than as an extension of the gardens of Sans Souci remains a mystery.
I have read that the design of this church was based on the early Roman church of San Clemente. After walking a lot on the day of our visi we found the church really peacful and relaxing. The courtyard with its statues was very interesting. Of course the mosaic is something…
