Türckische Cammer, Dresden

The Turkish chamber is part of the Dresden armory. He stores a collection of works of art from the Ottoman Empire; A separate department has been from the end of the 16th century, although the exact date of its opening is unknown. In 1614 the name "Turkish chamber" appeared. This is the most extensive collection of this kind in Germany.

For several centuries, the ruler of Sascy, thanks to diplomatic gifts, shopping and loot acquired in the battles with the Turks, gathered an unparalleled collection of oriental works of art. The collection is also an expression of the growing interest of Saxon rulers with the art and custom of the orient, because some exhibits were created under Turkish influence in European workshops. The collection consists of: oriental weapons, decorative saddles and rows, costumes, tents, banners and other works of art created from the 16th to the 19th century.

Over 600 facilities received a new exhibition space in the castle. The main attractions, next to weapons, szyszaków, helmets, banners and robes, are artistically sculpted and painted figures of Arab stallions of natural size. Compoundable tents belonging to Turkish dignitaries can only be admired in Germany in Dresden. A impressive 20 m long tent is stretched under the ceiling, 6 m high and 8 m wide.

The armory presented on the second floor of the armory on an area of ​​750 meters, for the first time in almost seventy years, are made public.