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Viking Explorer Society News - Issue 27 - Spring 2025

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SANSSOUCI, GERMANY Built in 1747 by Frederick the Great, King of Prussia, as a summer palace and garden to rival Versailles in France, Sanssouci (which translates as 'without care') is a rococo jewel that sits prettily above vine-clad terraces. It became an important sanctuary for the king, a place he chose to withdraw from the world with his beloved dogs. Its location and layout reflect the Pre-Romantic ideal of harmony between man and nature. You too can harmonise with this lovely palace and gardens on an included guided tour. Explore Sanssouci on our Sanssouci Palace & Potsdam Walk included excursion on Elegant Elbe river journey. Discover some of the world's finest gardens on a Viking journey. From Monet's enchanting and tranquil garden in France to the historic home and gardens of Houmas House in the USA, our handpicked selections are among the most beautiful gardens in the world. You can explore these iconic and lesser known gardens with ease on our river and ocean voyages. Ten picturesque gardens to explore on Viking voyages 1 Top 10 GLOBAL GARDENS 11 | Viking Explorer Society News

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