Zwinger
Zwinger

The jewel of Saxon baroque

Theaterplatz 1
Dresden,
01067

Neighborhood: Altstadt

Nearest Train: Postplatz: 1, 2, 4, 8, 11, 12; Bus 78, 82, 94

Phone: +49 (0)351 4914 2000
Fax: +49 (0)351 4914 2001
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Dresden's world-famous landmark was created between 1710-32 by architect Matthäus Daniel Pöppelmann and sculptor Balthasar Permoser. The imposing complex, made up of a crown gate, long, winding galleries, a walled pavilion and carillon, nymph fountain and French and German pavilions was originally designed as a venue for court festivities. In 1855, a neo-renaissance structure designed by Gottfried Semper was built on the north-eastern side. The Semper Building contains, amongst other things, the Gallery of the Old Masters (currently closed due to construction), with works by Dürer, Titian, Rubens and one of the most famous paintings in the world, the Sistine Madonna by Raphael. The breathtaking ensemble is completed by several royal tombstones, a pond and an idyllic park.

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Associated Events
Wieland Förster's 80th Birthday - All His Works
Sep 23rd, 2009 to Mar 27th, 2010
8:00AM
Exhibit on the sculpture of Wieland Förster.

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Great place to visit
My sons, husband, and I spent alot of time here when we went to Dresden. We enjoyed the Rustkammer ...
Reviewed by:GSMacatawa from on Apr 21 2009

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