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Porcelain and Pastries at the Fürstenzug

Start your afternoon with the world’s largest porcelain painting before indulging in a classic Dresden cake.

Best time: noneAbout 90 min

Timeline

  1. 13:00

    Italienisches Dörfchen

    Grab a slice of cake at the Italienisches Dörfchen. This baroque pavilion is one of the city’s most stylish spots, featuring old paintings and furniture. It is the perfect quiet place to begin your tour.

  2. 13:15

    Fürstenzug

    Walk five minutes SSE to the Fürstenzug. This is the biggest porcelain painting of the world, showing almost all Saxon princes, electors and kings on their horses in splendid parade uniforms. Take a moment to find the single female figure in the crowd.

  3. 13:45

    Grand Café & Restaurant Coselpalais

    Head back just four minutes to the Grand Café & Restaurant Coselpalais. Located on the backside of the Frauenkirche, this is an excellent spot to sit down, rest your legs, and enjoy a coffee or a light meal in a relaxed setting.

Local tip

The Italienisches Dörfchen is known for its cakes, which are a highlight of the visit. The Grand Café & Restaurant Coselpalais is open daily from 10:00 to 24:00, so you have plenty of flexibility for your final stop.

Check before you go

  • The Grand Café & Restaurant Coselpalais is open Mo-Su 10:00-24:00.
  • The Italienisches Dörfchen does not list specific opening hours in the provided data, so check local listings for current times.

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