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Royal Palace (Residenzschloss), Dresden

4.5
#3 of 26 in Historic Sites in Dresden
History Museum · Hidden Gem · Architectural Building
A museum complex that holds some of Dresden's most valuable artwork, Royal Palace (Residenzschloss) is also an art library with more than 260,000 volumes on art history. The massive complex is an all-day affair that includes both the palace and the Green Vault. The palace was the home of the electors and the kings of Saxony for almost half a millennium, and their history is laced through the many rooms and exhibits. The Gallery of the Electors and the Hausmannsturm are in the castle's largest tower. View the collection of prints, drawings, and photographs on display, as well as the Dresden State Art Collection. The armory has an impressive selection of historical weaponry, including a Turkish chamber with mother-of-pearl inlay artifacts. Tickets are sold separately for the two tours, but you can purchase a combined ticket for a small discount. See Royal Palace (Residenzschloss) and all Dresden has to offer by arranging your trip with our Dresden trip itinerary website.
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  • By Jules D
    The Royal Palace doesn't just look fantastic on the outside, it's also well worth paying a visit to see the inside of this beautiful place. The Rezidenzschloss museum has lots and lots to offer, the.....  more »
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    A must to see, how spectacular performance done to rebuilt over decades that Renaissance Royal Palace after the demolition during Second World War. Several crafts had to be re-trained to...  more »
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