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Best gardens and parks in Europe

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Potsdam
Prussian palaces and lakes near Berlin
8.1
Sanssouci Park surrounds the summer palace of Frederick the Great in Potsdam. Terraced vineyards step up to the yellow palace above a large fountain. Visitors can walk for hours between the Chinese House, the Orangery and the New Palace. The whole park forms part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Highlights:
  • 🏛️ Explore the historic Cecilienhof Palace and conference site
  • 🏘️ Walk through the charming Dutch Quarter’s red-brick streets
  • 🏰 Tour the majestic Sanssouci Palace and gardens
Hanover
Baroque gardens, lakeside walks and big fairs
8.9
The Great Garden at Herrenhausen ranks among Europe's key baroque gardens. Electress Sophia shaped its geometric beds and hedges in the late 17th century. Visitors can watch the Great Fountain shoot water around 70 metres into the air. The nearby Berggarten grows orchids and cacti in glasshouses beside the royal mausoleum.
Highlights:
  • 🍺 Sample local brews at the historic Brauhaus Mönckeberg
  • 🎨 Stroll through Neustadt's vibrant street art scene
  • 🌸 Explore Herrenhausen Gardens' Baroque masterpieces
Constance
Lakeside old town on the Swiss border
8.0
Mainau, the flower island, lies in Lake Constance just north of the city. Its gardens change through the seasons from spring tulips to summer roses and autumn dahlias. Visitors can walk through a butterfly house full of tropical species. An old arboretum shades the paths with redwoods planted in the 1860s.
Highlights:
  • ⚓ Stroll along Konstanz Harbour and see Imperia statue
  • 🏰 Explore the charming medieval Old Town streets
  • 🌆 Climb Konstanz Cathedral tower for breathtaking city views
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