The Palace of Sans-Souci

The Palace of Sans-Souci was home to famed former slave-turned-king Henri Christophe I before it was substantially damaged by an earthquake in 1842. The Palace of Sans-Souci creates a sense of nostalgic beauty due to its rich historical origins, and it is frequently likened to the majesty of France's Palace of Versailles. Many high-arched windows and sumptuous staircases can be seen in the Palace.

The symmetrical classical façade, with its baroque double stairs and traces of surrounding gardens and ponds, is the complex's most prominent feature. Administrative buildings, the prince's home, stables, barracks, a jail, an arsenal, a workshop, and a hospital are clustered around the majestic palace in the shape of an amphitheater. Sans Souci is a symbol of Haitian national identity, and it is linked to the Citadelle Henry physically, historically, and spiritually; the two, along with the structures at Ramiers, form a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

• Location: Milot, Nord Department, Haiti
• Timing: N/A
• Famous for: in the neighboring park, there are various temples and follies
• Entry Fee: US$ 13
• Best Time To Visit: June is the ideal month to visit if you want to see the gardens in all their splendour.