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Zwinger Palace

Built 1710-28 by the architect Pöppelmann in cooperation with the sculptor Permoser. Originally designed as an orangery and a setting for court festivities, it was later used for exhibitions. Most perfect example of Late Baroque architecture in Germany. Construction of the Semper Gallery 1847-55.

In the Zwinger Palace are located the Old Masters Picture Gallery, the Porcelain Collection and the Museum of Mathematics and Physics.

Visitor address

Theaterplatz 1, 01067 Dresden


Interactive City Map

Local public transport

Tram Nos. 1, 2, 4, 11, 12 and Bus Nos. 75 to Postplatz


Oberelbe transport authority (VVO)

VVO information

Museums of the Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden

Old Masters' Picture gallery


Visitor address

Zwinger Palace, Semperbau



Opening hours

Tue to Sun 10 am to 5 pm, Mon closed
Additionally: Friday "Blue Hour" 5 pm to 8 pm

Porcelain Collection


Visitor address

Zwinger Palace



Opening hours

Fri to Sun 11 am to 5 pm, Mon to Thu closed

Museum of Mathematics and Physics


Visitor address

Zwinger Palace



Opening hours

Tue to Thu 11 am to 5 pm, Fri to Mon closed