Juno, the queen of the gods, stands proudly in the center of the French Rondal, her form carved from gleaming white marble. Her presence is a beacon of strength and grace, her head crowned with a golden diadem. The statue, a creation of the talented Francois Gaspard Adam, dates back to 1753, a time when Potsdam was the summer residence of Frederick the Great. This was a time when the arts flourished, and Frederick himself was a patron of the finest sculptors and artists of his era. The sculpture, part of a larger collection of classical figures representing the four elements, is a testament to Frederick’s love of the arts and his admiration for classical beauty. A grand fountain, designed by none other than the renowned mathematician Leonhard Euler, is the heart of the Rondal. The fountain, despite its intricate design, was never functional during Frederick’s life. It was not until a hundred years later that a steam engine was installed, finally bringing the fountain to life. The Rondal is an example of how Frederick transformed this once barren hillside into a magnificent garden, a testament to his vision and his love for beauty. Today, as you stand before the Juno Statue, you can picture her majestic form guarding over the beauty and history that surrounds you.
Haus Tanne
What secrets does Haus Tanne hold? We stand before a remarkable red brick structure on Hermannswerder in Potsdam. Haus Tanne,