Residenzschloss

Taschenberg 2,
Dresden
Sexony
Germany
0351-491-4619

http://www.skddresden.de

Type: Museum
Addmission Fee: €15
Hours: Daily 10am-6pm

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The Residenzschloss (Residence Castle) is one of the most important examples of Renaissance architecture in Germany. Although its history goes back to the 13th century, most of the castle dates from the 16th century. It was mainly left in ruins after the destruction of 1945 but reconstruction was recently completed and several museums moved back into the castle during 2004..

The most prominent tower of the castle is the 101-m (323-foot) Hausmannturm. Originally built in 1676 and damaged in 1945, it was rebuilt in 1991.

Two other museums in the Schloss, both highly regarded in their fields but more specialized in nature and of lesser interest to the average visitor, are the Kupferstich-Kabinett (Collection of Prints and Drawings) which has drawings and photos dating from the 15th century to the present, and the Münzkabinett (Coin Cabinet) which displays only a selection of its 280,000 pieces. It consists of not only coins but also historic bonds, notes, decorations, and seals.

Dresden’s most famous and grandest museums and galleries are part of the Dresden State Art Collection. Most of the collection was built up by the Prince Electors, with several spending lavishly on objets d’art. Pick up an information pamphlet on the collections from the tourist information office or any of the museums – it shows the entrances to the museums. The buildings are large and the entrances can be hard to spot.

The opening hours for all are daily from 10 am to 6 pm, with the Zwinger closed on Monday; the Albertinum and the Residenzschloss are closed on Tuesday. Admission is paid separately for each exhibition but i10 gives admission to all for a day and Euro 20 for a year. A photography permit for private use costs Euro 5 per day for all museums. Also note the Dresden City Ticket which gives access to all and more.