Flower Island Mainau
"Mainau is an island in Lake Constance (also called "Flower Island Mainau"). The island is owned by the Swedish born noble family Bernadotte. It is maintained as a garden island and one of the main tourist attractions of Lake Constance (Bodensee). A special highlight is a greenhouse with tropical climate and thousands of butterflies. Depending on the season, 700 to 1000 colorful butterflies fly free between the visitors through the tropical landscape. The butterfly house is the the largest of its kind in Germany (area of about 1000 square meters)."
Sanssouci castle, view over basin and terrace
"Sanssouci was the summer palace of Frederick the Great, King of Prussia, in Potsdam, near Berlin. It is often counted among the German rivals of Versailles. While Sanssouci is in the more intimate Rococo style and is far smaller than its French Baroque counterpart, it too is notable for the numerous temples and follies in the park. The palace was designed/built by Georg Wenzeslaus von Knobelsdorff between 1745 and 1747 to fulfill King Frederick's need for a private residence where he could relax away from the pomp and ceremony of the Berlin court. The palace's name emphasises this; it is a French phrase (sans souci), which translates as "without concerns", meaning "without worries" or "carefree", symbolising that the palace was a place for relaxation rather than a seat of power."
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