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Zwinger

Theaterplatz 1 | Ostra-Allee, 01067 Dresden, Saxony, Germany
49 351 491920
Ranked #4 of 57 attractions in Dresden
4.5 of 5 stars 126 Reviews
Type: Museums, Landmarks/ Points of Interest, Mysterious Sites
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Niagara Falls, New York
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

Not only Meissen but also Chinese and Japanese china here. Amazing examples of the evolution of china over the centuries. Pay special attention to the life-size animal sculptures. More

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Idaho
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

Well worth a journey. BUT bring binoculars because the hang has paintings high up. Almost everything at viewer's height is under glass AND you are kept at a distance by ropes. This is ridiculous. Good for museum staff, bad for visitors. More

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Richmond, VA
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
56 helpful votes 56 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

This museum houses a wonderful collection of Old Masters paintings, and an exceptional porcelain collection. Take a couple of days to see it. More

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Ann Arbor, Michigan
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7 reviews 7 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

Remarkable and easy viewing with English descriptions for these objects and paintings! More

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Shanghai, China
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38 reviews 38 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

Go when the weather is nice, go early in the morning and take it easy while strolling past the impressive fountains and statues. There's also a very famous museum inside the Zwinger which holds the very beautiful Sistine Madonna. More

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Wexford, Ireland
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14 reviews 14 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

Just amazing. Beautiful architecture gorgeous gardens, breathtaking. More

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Houston TX
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33 reviews 33 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
53 helpful votes 53 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

Not only the contents but the location itself are to be savored. This city offers so much it is indescribable. More

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Teplice, Czech Republic
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012
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Located in the city centre, nice garden areas, you can visit lot if the galleries. I would higly recommend. Entrance fee round 15 EUR. More

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Renchen, Black Forest, Germany
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2012

Only seen the paintings section of the old masters and walked around but have not seen the porcellan and weapons museum, but seeing the whole palace from outside and remembering what has been left in Feb 1945 after "Bomber" Harris lets one imagine what an incredible city this city was and will be again in near future. More

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Perth, Australia
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012

This place is brilliant. The gallery of paintings by old masters is worth every bit of the €10 entry fee, but you also get to see the porcelain collection too. Next time we come here we'll spend a whole day here. More

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