Dresden's most famous monument is the equestrian statue of Augustus the Strong, better known as the Golden Rider. It was created between 1732 and 1734 and depicts the Saxon Elector Frederick Augustus I. The monument is gilded with gold leaf and depicts the famous ruler in Roman armor, riding eastward on a rearing Lipizzaner stallion. Based on designs by court sculptor Jean Joseph Vinache, the statue was hammered in copper and fire-gilded by metalsmith Ludwig Wiedemann.

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Here you can sit in the shade of the chestnut trees or drive along the shops and restaurants.

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It's nice that the avenue is open to bicycle traffic!

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1. View of Königstein Fortress – View of the Bastei Bridge loop from Pirna

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2. Schönfelder Hochland Cycle Path – Dresden Elbe Valley loop from Dresden Freiberger Straße

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3. View of Dresden Old Town – Pieschen Pier loop from Dresden-Trachau

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Hauptstraße Allee and Golden Rider Statue

1. View of Königstein Fortress – View of the Bastei Bridge loop from Pirna

2. Schönfelder Hochland Cycle Path – Dresden Elbe Valley loop from Dresden Freiberger Straße

3. View of Dresden Old Town – Pieschen Pier loop from Dresden-Trachau

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