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Free State of Saxony. Dresden Castle or Royal Palace ( German: Dresdner Residenzschloss or Dresdner Schloss) is one of the oldest buildings in Dresden, Germany. For almost 400 years, it was the residence of the electors (1547–1806) and kings (1806–1918) of Saxony from the Albertine House of Wettin as well as Kings of Poland (1697–1763).
Zwinger. The Zwinger ( German: Dresdner Zwinger, IPA: [ˈdʁeːzdnɐ ˈt͡svɪŋɐ]) is a palatial complex with gardens in Dresden, Germany. Designed by architect Matthäus Daniel Pöppelmann, it is one of the most important buildings of the Baroque period in Germany. Along with the Frauenkirche, the Zwinger is the most famous architectural ...
Dresden Royal Palace. Dresden’s old town features one of the most important castles from the Renaissance period, Dresden Royal Palace, which has been a cultural center since the 15th century as the former seat of electors and kings. Dresden Royal Palace has since been restored to its former splendor after being almost completely destroyed ...
May 1, 2024 · Dresden’s Royal Palace was once the hub of power for the Saxon princes and kings. First mentioned in the 14th century as a castle complex, the four-wing palace structure was developed in the 15th century. After it was destroyed by fire in 1701, the palace was reconstructed under Augustus the Strong. After air attacks during the last few ...
Sep 27, 2021 · Seven highlights of visiting Dresden. 1. Zwinger: To visit the Zwinger is to dive into Dresden’s baroque heyday. Built as a party pad for royals in the 1700s, when Augustus the Strong sat on the ...
Oct 15, 2022 · English: Dresden Castle is one of the oldest buildings in Dresden and has been the residence of the Electors ( 1547 – 1806) and Kings ( 1806 – 1918) of Saxony. One of the properties of the castle is the multitude of styles, from Romanesque to Baroque. Today it houses four museums.
