The Zwinger Palace is one of the finest examples of late Baroque architecture in Germany. Built between 1710 and 1728 by the Dresden architect Pöppelmann, the Zwinger Palace was used for court festivities and tournaments.
Today, the Baroque complex of pavillions, galleries and inner courtyards is home to the excellent Old Masters Picture Gallery, the Armoury, the Porcelain Collection, and the Zoological Museum.
Zwinger Palace
From Birge Amondson, About.com
Sylvio Dittrich/www.dresden-tourist.de
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