The Dresden Zwinger

Located between the squares Postplatz and Theaterplatz, the Zwinger palace in Dresden is a magnificent architectural accomplishment and is thoroughly explored in this guide. Presenting it as the epitome of Baroque exuberance, the guide demonstrates how its unique design makes it one of the greatest [...]
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Located between the squares Postplatz and Theaterplatz, the Zwinger palace in Dresden is a magnificent architectural accomplishment and is thoroughly explored in this guide. Presenting it as the epitome of Baroque exuberance, the guide demonstrates how its unique design makes it one of the greatest creations of 18th-century European art, earning it a respected place in art history as an outstanding monument of the period. Delving into the important museums it houses today such as the Old Masters Picture Gallery, the porcelain collection, and the Royal Cabinet of Mathematical and Physical Instruments, this is the ideal reference to the Zwinger's eventful past as well as the fascinating era in which it was built.