<p>Highlighting the first modern residential palace in Saxony, Germany, this guide explores the magnificent Albrechtsburg in Meissen. Reviewing its construction by the Wettin Electors and Dukes of Saxony, the study demonstrates how they created a masterly building with bold architectural solutions and design ideas that are still impressive today. The famous Meissen porcelain factory’s home in the Albrechtsburg is explored as well as the castle’s transformation into a monument of Saxon history. Offering an extensive look at the castle´s eventful past as well as its unique 19th-century murals, this is a striking example of outstanding craftsmanship.</p>

Albrechtsburg Meissen (Saxony's Finest Palaces, Castles and Gardens)

Travel

Donath, Matthias

Thieme, André

Europe

Seemann-Henschel

Located between the squares Postplatz and Theaterplatz, the Zwinger palace in Dresden is a magnificent architectural accomplishment and is thoroughly explored in this guide. Presenting it as the epitome of Baroque exuberance, the guide demonstrates how its unique design makes it one of the greatest creations of 18th-century European art, earning it a respected place in art history as an outstanding monument of the period. Delving into the important museums it houses today such as the Old Masters Picture Gallery, the porcelain collection, and the Royal Cabinet of Mathematical and Physical Instruments, this is the ideal reference to the Zwinger’s eventful past as well as the fascinating era in which it was built.

The Dresden Zwinger (Saxony's Finest Palaces, Castles and Gardens)

Welch, Dirk

<p><div>Moritzburg Palace is one of the most magnificent hunting palaces of the electorates and kings of Saxony. From the hunting residence of Duke Moritz of Saxony, after whom the place was named, arose a baroque residential complex which continues to enchant visitors to this day. The palace itself rises on an artificial island in the middle of the Moritzburg pond area. The four massive round towers are reflected in the water. On the inside one can admire the exquisite interior decoration of the 18th century. Belonging to the Moritzburg surroundings are ponds and forests, gardens, a miniature lighthouse and the fascinating Little Pheasant Castle. With its exotic roof finial emulating examples from East Asia, this little palace served Elector Friedrich August III of Saxony and his family as a private retreat. Until 1918, the Moritzburg hunting grounds counted among the favourite hunting areas of the Saxon kings. Huge antlers and exotic trophies on the interior of the palace recall the passion for hunting of the Wettins and the splendor of the court of August the Strong.</div></p>

Moritzburg Palace and Little Pheasant Palace (Saxony´s Finest Palaces, Castles and Gar)

Burgen und Schlösser in Sachsen

Arts & Photography

Architecture

Imhof Verlag

<p>German original: “Bunker, Banken, Reichskanzlei: Architekturfuhrer Berlin 1933 – 1945″</p>

Bunker, Banken, Reichskanzlei

Lukas Vlg Fuer Kunst Und

Architecture in Berlin 1933 - 1945: A Guide Through Nazi Berlin

Lukas Verlag

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