Zwinger

An absolute must for visiting Dresden.

The museums in the kennel are very interesting and the courtyard invites you to linger in good weather. What is good, once you have paid admission, you can visit the Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister, the Mathematisch-Physikalischen Salon and the Porzellansammlung as well as all current special exhibitions.

The Zwinger is a building complex with gardens in Dresden. The total work of art of architecture, sculpture and painting, built under the direction of the architect Matthäus Daniel Pöppelmann and the sculptor Balthasar Permoser, is one of the most important buildings of the Baroque era and, along with the Frauenkirche, is the best-known architectural monument in Dresden. Its name Zwinger goes back to the name that was customary in the Middle Ages for a part of the fortress between the outer and inner fortress wall, although the Zwinger no longer fulfilled a function corresponding to its name when construction began. (Source: Wikipedia)

Every guest of the city should visit the kennel in the evenings. The light of the evening sun in the glass surfaces.

Baroque Gesamtkunstwerk by the architect Matthäus Daniel Pöppelmann and the sculptor Balthasar Permoser.
Originally built in 1709 as an orangery, garden and festival complex, later rebuilt and expanded.

You can not get around in Dresden

The Kronentor is a pavilion and next to the Wallpavillon the most famous part and often the symbol of the Dresden Zwinger in pictures.
With the long galleries adjoining on both sides, it stands on the old fortress wall with its front; However, the gate and galleries form a small angle to it. The crown gate originally allowed access from outside the city through the fortress wall. Therefore, no stone bridge corresponding to the importance of the construction led over the Zwingergraben to the Kronenor, but only a narrow wooden footbridge, which would have been quickly dismantled in the event of an attack. It was also rebuilt in this way when the Zwinger trench was uncovered and expanded in the 20th century.

The crown gate adorns a crown with the Polish eagles, as Elector Augustus the Strong was also King of Poland at the same time.

The carillon on the Glockenspiel pavilion plays a tune every quarter of an hour. The bells are made of Meissen porcelain.

Especially recommended is a tour of the Zwingerbalustraden. These can be reached via stairs from outside and inside the kennel. From here you can enjoy a beautiful view of the entire area. Entrance fee is not charged here either.

The Dresden Zwinger is always worth a visit. If you are already in Dresden, you can not get around the Frauenkirche and the Dresden Zwinger. It is always remarkable how the historic buildings have changed since the turn for the better. Highly recommended is a guided tour of the kennel. Try it.

A real highlight in Dresden!

A must when visiting Dresden.

Nice place to take a break.

To see a lot and you need a lot of time.
Among the top 3 which is absolutely to see in Dresden.

The kennel in Dresden definitely plan to visit.
Another impressive sight on the tour through Dresden.

Very beautiful historic building in the old town of Dresden.

A must if you visit Dresden.

But of course, who does not build the kennel in his city tour has not been in Dresden ... :-)

The kennel is really impressive, again and again.

The Drsedener Zwinger and the Zwingerhof is a highlight for all Dresden visitors. By the way, the museums in the kennel are very interesting.

The Dresden Zwinger is always worth a visit!

Can not miss on anybody :-)))

Here you should definitely look over.