Church, mosque or temple
Frauenkirche Dresden
Dresden, Germany
The domed baroque church rebuilt from rubble, a symbol of reconciliation.
Palace · Germany · Saxony
Zwinger
A baroque palace complex of courtyards and galleries housing Old Masters and a porcelain collection.
about 2 h
For storytellers
Why Zwinger matters
The Zwinger is Dresden's showpiece, a baroque court of pavilions, galleries and fountains designed for royal festivals. Today the buildings house a famous Old Masters gallery, a porcelain collection and scientific instruments. Even if you skip the museums, wander the courtyard for the sandstone sculpture, and look out for the carillon.
Talking points
- It was built for royal festivals
- It houses several museums
- The courtyard is open to walk through
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