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Dresden Zwinger

Museum · Dresden Elbland · 112 m · open today
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The Dresden Zwinger is the most important building of the late baroque period and, with its crown gate, is considered the city's landmark.
The Zwinger was built between 1709 and 1728 by Augustus the Strong. Originally intended as an orangery, Augustus the Strong soon used the place for pompous parties and presented his art treasures in the galleries. The name "Zwinger" recalls the former fortifications of Dresden. Today the Zwinger houses museums such as the Mathematical-Physical Salon, the Porcelain Collection and the Old Masters Picture Gallery.

Opening hours

open today
Sunday06:00–20:00
Monday06:00–20:00
Tuesday06:00–20:00
Wednesday06:00–20:00
Thursday06:00–20:00
Friday06:00–20:00
Saturday06:00–20:00

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Update: February 02, 2023

Public transport

tram lines 1, 2, 4, 8, 9, 11, 12 and bus lines 62, 94 to Postplatz

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51.053431, 13.734850
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51°03'12.4"N 13°44'05.5"E
UTM
33U 411328 5656528
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Dresden Zwinger

Theaterplatz 1
01067 Dresden
Sachsen
Phone +49 351 438370357

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