Grave of the Potato King
Der Kartoffelkönig
If you visit the burial place of King Frederick the Great, you'll likely find a couple of potatoes sitting on his tombstone.

📜 Burial place of King Frederick the Great, known as "the potato king".
🔍 Visitors often leave potatoes on his tombstone as a sign of respect.

Why Go

🥔 Witness a unique tradition
👑 Explore the grounds of Sanssouci Palace
📚 Learn about Prussian history and potato's role

Tips

📍 Grave is to the right if going up to the palace via stairs, on a grass patch just before the hedge.

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