Palais im Großen Garten, Dresden

Name: Palais im Großen Garten
Address: 8 Hauptallee, Dresden, Germany

#101 among attractions in Dresden

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The Palais im Großen Garten, also referred to as the Summer Palace or Garden Palace, is a Baroque pleasure palace in Dresden built from 1679. It is located in the Great Garden, a spacious green area on the outskirts of the city center.

The palace is considered the first significant secular building in Saxony to be erected after the Thirty Years' War. It is also one of the earliest Baroque buildings in the German-speaking world and is one of the most important buildings in Dresden in terms of art and cultural history. It is considered the "prelude" to the Dresden Baroque.

Alternative names: Coordinates: 51°2'16"N, 13°45'46"E

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8 HauptalleeAltstadt (Seevorstadt Ost - Großer Garten)Dresden Germany

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Palais im Großen Garten – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Deutsches Hygiene-Museum, Dresden Zoo, DDV-Stadion, Kreuzkirche.

0.7 miNW
Museum, Science museum
Deutsches Hygiene-Museum, Dresden
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0.4 miW
Wildlife park with 2000 animals
Dresden Zoo, Dresden
12 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Dresden, Germany, Dresden Zoo stands as a cherished haven for wildlife enthusiasts and families alike. This zoological garden, a verdant oasis amidst the urban landscape, offers a home to over 1,500 animals representing approximately 250 species...
0.7 miW
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
DDV-Stadion, Dresden
18 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Dresden, Germany, the DDV-Stadion, formerly known as the Rudolf-Harbig-Stadion, stands as a modern temple of sports and a hub of exhilarating football matches. This dynamic venue is not just a stadium but a landmark that has become synonymous...
1.3 miNW
18th-century edifice with a 92m tower
Kreuzkirche, Dresden
33 min walk • The Kreuzkirche, or Church of the Holy Cross, is a landmark of spiritual and historical significance in Dresden, Germany. With its roots dating back to the early 13th century, it has stood as a witness to the tumultuous history of the city.
~270 ftSE
Vast garden with sculptures and a palace
Großer Garten, Dresden
2 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Dresden, Germany, the Großer Garten is a verdant oasis that offers residents and visitors alike a tranquil escape from the bustling city life. As one of the most significant Baroque gardens in Germany, this expansive park is an emblem of...
0.6 miNW
Factory tours, Tours, Museum
Transparent Factory, Dresden
15 min walk • The Transparent Factory, known in German as Gläserne Manufaktur, is an architectural marvel and a modern symbol of Dresden, Germany. This striking glass-walled building is not a traditional tourist sight but an innovative car factory owned by the Volkswagen Group.
1.2 miNW
Sacred and religious sites, Synagogue
New Synagogue, Dresden
31 min walk • The New Synagogue is a synagogue in the old town of Dresden, Germany. The edifice was completed in 2001 and designed by architects Rena Wandel-Hoefer and Wolfgang Lorch. It was built on the same location as the Semper Synagogue designed by Gottfried Semper, which was destroyed in 1938, during the Kristallnacht.
1.2 miNW
Baroque architecture, Palace, Vernacular architecture
Landhaus, Dresden
31 min walk • The Landhaus is a historic building in Dresden, Germany. Designed to house the Saxony region's Landstand, it was built in the Baroque style between 1770 and 1776 by Friedrich August Krubsacius on the site of the former Palais Flemming-Sulkowski.
1.2 miNW
Museum, History museum, Art museum
Dresden City Museum, Dresden
31 min walk • Dresden City Museum is the central city museum for the German city of Dresden. Its displays tell the 800-year story of the city and is the largest and most important of the Dresden State Museums.
0.4 miNW
Tropical species in botanical park
Dresden Botanical Garden, Dresden
11 min walk • The Botanischer Garten der Technischen Universität Dresden, also known as the Botanischer Garten Dresden or Dresden Botanical Garden, is a botanical garden maintained by the Dresden University of Technology.
1.2 miNW
Museum, Art museum
Städtische Galerie Dresden, Dresden
31 min walk • The Dresden City Art Gallery is the municipal art collection of Dresden, Germany, housed in the city's Landhaus. It was formed by the 19th and 20th century artworks of the Stadtmuseum Dresden, split off from the Museum and given a separate display in 2000.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Palais im Großen Garten?

Nearby attractions include Großer Garten, Dresden (2 min walk), Dresden Botanical Garden, Dresden (11 min walk), Mosaikbrunnen, Dresden (12 min walk), Dresden Zoo, Dresden (12 min walk).

How to get to Palais im Großen Garten by public transport?

The nearest stations to Palais im Großen Garten:

Train

Bahnhof Palaisteich (6 min walk)
Bahnhof Zoo (7 min walk)

Bus

Querallee • Lines: 68 (8 min walk)
Tiergartenstraße • Lines: 61, 63, 85 (17 min walk)

Tram

Querallee • Lines: 13, 9 (8 min walk)
Comeniusplatz • Lines: 1, 2 (9 min walk)