Royal Palace / Georgentor Gate
The Dresden Palace was the residence and seat of government of the Saxon princes and kings from the 13th century until 1918. During this period it underwent various changes. The reconstruction, which is slowly entering its final stages, has paid great attention to maintaining the rich variety of architecture from Romanesque to Baroque. The dominant palace tower was built around 1400. The last major rebuilding, which created a closed, magnificent complex, was completed at the end of the last century. It was at this time that the palace with its corner towers and Renaissance gables acquired the appearance being recreated today. The Georgentor Gate faces the river between the palace proper and the royal mews. The beautiful Renaissance building once linked the old Elbe gate with the royal quarters. Two stern sandstone watchmen still overlook the passage through the gate.
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Taschenbergpalais
A stone bridge connects the south wing of the palace with the Taschenberg Palais. Friedrich August I had this Baroque palace built between 1707 and 1711 for his mistress Countess Cosel. The plans were provided by Pöppelmann and Karcher. From 1719 to the beginning of the 20th century it served as the residence for the Crown Prince, and was at the time also known as the Prince's Palais. The side wings were added 1756/63. Although destroyed in 1945, we can today nonetheless admire the full beauty of the Taschenberg Palais, which has been rebuilt as a hotel. The facade is richly decorated with delicate ornaments, balconies and the magnificent main portal. The Baroque inner courtyard, the cellar vaults and the entrance hall have also been maintained.
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Japanese Palais
Not far from the Blockhaus, along the Grosser Meissner Strasse, we come to the Japanese Palais. It can be recognised immediately by its exotically formed roof. Originally the Dutch Palais of Count Fleming, it was built in 1715 according to plans by Pöppelmann and converted to a four-wing palace in Late Baroque/Classicist style between 1727 and 1733. The architects included Pöppelmann, Knöffel and Longuelune. The palais was intended to house the extensive royal porcelain collection. The roof and facade were to be lined with Meissen porcelain, but this plan unfortunately never came to fruition. Even today, details point to the original function. After 1780 the Royal Library, later the State Library, moved into the Japanese Palais. It today houses the State Museums of Ethnology and PreHistory. A stroll through the palais gardens is always a worthwhile detour.
Address: Grosse Meissner Strasse
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Royal Palace / Georgentor Gate
The Dresden Palace was the residence and seat of government of the Saxon princes and kings from the 13th century until 1918. During this period it underwent various changes. The reconstruction, which is slowly entering its final stages, has paid great attention to maintaining the rich variety of architecture from Romanesque to Baroque. The dominant palace tower was built around 1400. The last major rebuilding, which created a closed, magnificent complex, was completed at the end of the last century. It was at this time that the palace with its corner towers and Renaissance gables acquired the appearance being recreated today. The Georgentor Gate faces the river between the palace proper and the royal mews. The beautiful Renaissance building once linked the old Elbe gate with the royal quarters. Two stern sandstone watchmen still overlook the passage through the gate.
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Taschenbergpalais
A stone bridge connects the south wing of the palace with the Taschenberg Palais. Friedrich August I had this Baroque palace built between 1707 and 1711 for his mistress Countess Cosel. The plans were provided by Pöppelmann and Karcher. From 1719 to the beginning of the 20th century it served as the residence for the Crown Prince, and was at the time also known as the Prince's Palais. The side wings were added 1756/63. Although destroyed in 1945, we can today nonetheless admire the full beauty of the Taschenberg Palais, which has been rebuilt as a hotel. The facade is richly decorated with delicate ornaments, balconies and the magnificent main portal. The Baroque inner courtyard, the cellar vaults and the entrance hall have also been maintained.
Address:
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Japanese Palais
Not far from the Blockhaus, along the Grosser Meissner Strasse, we come to the Japanese Palais. It can be recognised immediately by its exotically formed roof. Originally the Dutch Palais of Count Fleming, it was built in 1715 according to plans by Pöppelmann and converted to a four-wing palace in Late Baroque/Classicist style between 1727 and 1733. The architects included Pöppelmann, Knöffel and Longuelune. The palais was intended to house the extensive royal porcelain collection. The roof and facade were to be lined with Meissen porcelain, but this plan unfortunately never came to fruition. Even today, details point to the original function. After 1780 the Royal Library, later the State Library, moved into the Japanese Palais. It today houses the State Museums of Ethnology and PreHistory. A stroll through the palais gardens is always a worthwhile detour.
Address: Grosse Meissner Strasse
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