Theaterplatz

Welcome to Theaterplatz—one of Dresden’s most impressive and architecturally striking squares. Surrounded by some of the city’s most important landmarks, this plaza offers a breathtaking view into Dresden’s cultural and historical heart. Dominating the scene is the elegant Semper Opera House, a masterpiece of 19th-century architecture and a symbol of the city’s deep musical heritage. Nearby, you’ll see the magnificent Zwinger Palace with its ornate baroque flair, and the former royal residence, the Residenzschloss, rich with Saxon history as well as the Dresden Cathedral rising with quiet grandeur. Ask your guide to point out the Old Masters Gallery from here.

The Dresden Zwinger

Designed as a single sculptural entity, the Zwinger was to serve as the opulent entrance to a grand new royal palace that was never built. It is a reminder of the exotic and fantastic festivities once held here 300 years ago. Learn about the man who commissioned it- larger than life, ambitious and a lover of beauty in every form. His legacy endures in the Zwinger and he is to be found in every detail small and big. If time permits and if open, your guide may be able to show you an open-air grotto, well hidden from general view.