Experts' Choice Award The Dresden Zwinger
5 expert reviews
“Augustus the Strong, elector of Saxony and king of Poland, built this magnificent baroque palace in 1719.”
– Frommer's
Fodor's "The Zwinger is quite a scene—a riot of garlands, nymphs, and other baroque ornamentation and sculpture." Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"This Baroque gem is striking for the harmony between its sculptures (by Balthazar Permoser, a Bavarian artist influenced by trips to Italy) and the architectural building as a whole. " Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"The collection, considered one of the world's finest, features canvases created by famous German artists as well as masterpieces of the Italian Renaissance and the Spanish school." Full review
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Don't miss the superb views of Dresden painted by Bernardo Bellotto (Canaletto's nephew) between 1747 and 1753.
Afar Magazine "Dating from the early 1700s, the palace was originally used for festivals and tournaments, and now houses three museums that are each worth visiting." Full review
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