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Residenzschloss

Royal Palace

During the bombing of Dresden in February 1945 the interior of the palace was almost completely destroyed by fire. Only the part that is now the Historisches Grünes Gewölbe (and the basements) was unaffected. Due to lack of money and political will during the GDR and despite the efforts of volunteers and local organizations, restoration only took place after reunification in the 1990s. It is now a palace for art and science. The Royal Palace is part of the Dresden State Art Collections (SKD).

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Address: Taschenberg 2
Getting there: Schloßstraße at the corner of Taschenberg
Price: Adults €18, concessions €13.50, under 17 free
Website: skd.museum (opens in a new tab)

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