Zwinger - a baroque palace complex with gardens in Dresden

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Hello everyone!

Actually, my series of posts about a trip to the Czech Republic should start with this as it was the first stop on the tour. After a few hours by car, we chose Dresden as the first stop. We didn't have much time for sightseeing as the main goal of the first day was to get to Prague and we had one more stop planned on the way. Since time was a limitation, we started with the main attraction of Dresden, i.e. the Zwinger palace complex. It was built in stages in the years 1709–1732 at the request of Augustus II the Strong, Elector of Saxony and, from 1697, the King of Poland.

Witam wszystkich!

Właściwie seria moich postów dotyczących wycieczki do Czech powinna zacząć się od tego, ponieważ był to pierwszy przystanek na trasie. Po kilku godzinach jazdy samochodem jako pierwszy przystanek wybraliśmy Drezno. Nie mieliśmy dużo czasu na zwiedzanie, ponieważ od początku głównym celem pierwszego dnia było dotarcie do Pragi, a po drodze mieliśmy zaplanowany jeszcze jeden przystanek. Skoro ograniczeniem był czas to zaczęliśmy od głównej atrakcji Drezna, czyli zespołu pałacowego Zwinger. Zbudowany etapami w latach 1709–1732 na zlecenie Augusta II Mocnego, elektora Saksonii i od 1697 roku króla Polski.


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The Crown Gate - entrance from the south-west from Ostra-Allee Street to the Zwinger palace area, on the top there are sculptures of four Polish eagles and the Polish royal crown.

Brama Koronna - wejście od strony południowo-zachodniej z ulicy Ostra-Allee na teren pałacowy Zwinger, na górze znajdują się rzeźby czterech polskich orłów i polskiej korony królewskiej.

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The cartouche with the coat of arms of the First Polish Republic can be found at the Crown Gate and in the pavilions.

Kartusz z herbem I Rzeczypospolitej znajduje się na Bramie Koronnej oraz pawilonach.

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Mathematics and Physics Salon

Salon Matematyczno-Fizyczny

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Porcelain Pavilion

Pawilon Porcelanowy

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In 1945, the Zwinger was almost completely destroyed during the bombing. Reconstruction after the war ended in 1963.

W 1945 roku podczas bombardowań Zwinger został prawie całkowicie zniszczony. Odbudowa po wojnie skończyła się w 1963 roku.

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Top view of the Porcelain Pavilion and the Crown Gate.

Widok z góry na Pawilon Porcelanowy i Bramę Koronną.

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The wedding of the son of August II, Frederick August II, with Maria Józefa took place in Zwinger. Frederick Augustus II in 1733 became the king of Poland as August III.

W Zwingerze odbył się ślub syna Augusta II, Fryderyka Augusta II z Marią Józefą. Fryderyk August II w 1733 roku został królem Polski jako August III.

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The Semper Gallery, built in 1847–1854, with the French Pavilion in the background.

Galeria Sempera wybudowana w latach 1847–1854, w tle Pawilon Francuski.

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German Pavilion

Pawilon Niemiecki

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On the left, the Wall Pavilion, on the right, the French Pavilion. As you can see in the photo, renovation works were underway and it was not possible to enter everywhere.

Z lewej Pawilon Wałowy, z prawej Pawilon Francuski. Jak widać na zdjęciu trwały prace remontowe i nie wszędzie można było wejść.

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City Pavilion

Pawilon Miejski

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Exit to the "Theaterplatz" square, east direction, opposite to the Crown Gate.

Wyjście na plac "Theaterplatz", kierunek wschodni, czyli na przeciwko Bramy Koronnej.

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There were a lot of tourists and it was difficult to make the frame without them.

Turystów było sporo i ciężko było wykonać kadr bez nich.

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The German Pavilion again

Ponownie Pawilon Niemiecki

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Unfortunately, the limited time allowed only for sightseeing from the outside and I did not have the opportunity to see what the buildings hide inside.

Niestety ograniczony czas pozwolił tylko na zwiedzanie z zewnątrz i nie miałem okazji obejrzeć to co kryją budynki wewnątrz.


Thanks for your visit and best regards

Dzięki za wizytę i pozdrawiam

All photos are my own.
Camera: Pentax K-5II
Lens: Pentax HD DA 16-85
Editing: Capture One


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Fabulous photos and beautiful place. Very well looked after

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And all post 😉❤ I.never been.to Dreaden but always wanted.

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So nice! The picture you took were so fantastic and vivid. The pavilion is luxury and magnificient.

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What a wonderful sight. The palace, the garden, and the mountain look perfect for tourists to see the history at a glance. You must have enjoyed your visit a lot.

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Yes, it's all impressive. Overall, I would love to return to Dresden for more than a few hours.

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Good to hear that. Have a blissful day.

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@rsphotos Beautiful photos, beautiful Palace, I love detailing the photos I see them over and over again. the particularity that I saw in some of them exactly in the order: number 9, 16 and 17 when I look at them, it seems that behind their windows is the sea.

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