The Chinese Tea House at Sanssouci Park

An exquisite Rococo-style pavilion stands amidst the verdant landscape of Sanssouci Park near Berlin's Potsdam. This charming structure is known as the Chinese Tea House or Chinesisches Teehaus. It was built by Frederick the Great between 1747 to 1752 following his travels through Italy where he admired Italian chinoiserie architecture. Its distinctive features include an octagonal shape, gilded columns topped with figures representing various trades such as musicians playing string instruments while others engage in conversation or dance. The building’s facade boasts intricate details like painted panels depicting scenes from traditional Chinese life along with ornamental dragons that adorn its roofline. A serene pond surrounds this architectural gem which adds further beauty under clear blue skies dotted with fluffy white clouds.