Hotels Near Zwinger, Hotel close to Zwinger - Saxon Elbland Dresden
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 Hotels Near Zwinger - Dresden Germany
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The Zwinger is Dresden's most famous landmark. This baroque complex of pavilions and galleries was - like many of the city's most prominent buildings - commissioned by Augustus the Strong, elector of Saxony.
The Zwinger (Der Dresdner Zwinger) is a palace in Dresden and a major landmark of German baroque architecture.
The location was formerly part of the Dresden fortress of which the outer wall is conserved. The name derives from the German word Zwinger (outer ward of a concentric castle); it was for the cannons that were placed between the outer wall and the major wall. The Zwinger was not enclosed until the neoclassical building by Gottfried Semper called the Semper wing was built to host the Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister art gallery.
Augustus the Strong, elector of Saxony, returned from a grand tour through France and Italy in 1687–89, just at the moment that Louis XIV moved his court to Versailles. On his return to Dresden, having arranged his election as King of Poland (1697), he wanted something similarly spectacular for himself. The fortifications were no longer needed and provided readily available space for his plans. The original plans, as developed by his court architect Matthäus Daniel Pöppelmann before 1711, covered the space of the present complex of palace and garden, and also included as gardens the space down to the Elbe River, upon which the Semper opera house and its square were built in the nineteenth century.
The Zwinger was designed by Pöppelmann and constructed in stages from 1710 to 1728. Sculpture was provided by Balthasar Permoser. The Zwinger was formally inaugurated in 1719, on the occasion of the electoral prince Frederick August’s marriage to the daughter of the Habsburg emperor, the Archduchess Maria Josepha. At the time, the outer shells of the buildings had already been erected and, with their pavilions and arcaded galleries, formed a striking backdrop to the event. It was not until the completion of their interiors in 1728, however, that they could serve their intended functions as exhibition galleries and library halls.
The death of Augustus in 1733 put a halt to the construction because the funds were needed elsewhere. The palace area was left open towards the Semperoper square and the river. Later the plans were changed to a smaller scale, and in 1847–1855 the area was closed by the construction of the gallery wing now separating the Zwinger from the opera place; the architect was Gottfried Semper, who designed the opera house.
The building was mostly destroyed by the carpet bombing raids of 13–15 February 1945. The art collection had been evacuated before, though. After the war, in a referendum, the people of Dresden voted to restore the building and generally preferred to rebuild the glories of the city, instead of having the ruins razed to make way for the architecture of socialist realism then prevalent in the German Democratic Republic.
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Innside by Meliá Dresden in Dresden 1-800-230-4134
Salzgasse 4, Dresden, 01067 Germany (DEU) (Downtown-City Center)
Dresden’s new hotel design tip is an exciting composition of historic and contemporary elements. It is a superlative for international business, cultural travellers and guests from all over the world. Located right in the historical city centre of Dresden, where world famous sights such as “Frauenkirche” (Church of our Lady), the river Elbe and the Semper Opera House are just a few steps away.
180 extravagant studios and suites await their guests in a stylish and elegant surrounding with a touch of Spanish passion. The air conditioned, light flooded rooms are equipped with white varnish design furniture which meets flamy red and stands in contrast with baroque gold, warm brown and sophisticated grey.
The contemporary design is also reflected in VEN restaurant and creates a refreshing atmosphere for culinary delights where guests can enjoy delicious and artfully presented dishes. At “TWIST – Design Cocktails & Lounge” on the 6th floor, guests will enjoy spectacular views of “Frauenkirche” stone cupola. Lean back and experience TWIST while sipping one of the signature cocktail creations or simply enjoy a good glass of wine listening to the sounds of jazz and lounge music.
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~0.38 miles from Zwinger
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Radisson Blu Gewandhaus Hotel in Dresden 1-800-997-5148
Ringstrasse 1, Dresden, 01067 Germany (DEU) (Downtown-City Center)
LOCATION:
The hotel is located in the heart of the baroque city, next to the historical Old Market Square.The history of the baroque-neo-classical cloth hall can be traced back to 1295, when it
was mentioned in documents for the first time.
Following its total destruction during the
Seven Years’ War, J. F. Knöbel reconstructed it in
1770. Today the house presents itself as a firstclass
Boutique Hotel.
ROOMS:
Our 97 guest rooms, including the 3 suites, are
furnished in elegant Biedermeier style and offer
excellent comfort. Special highlights are the
spacious marble bathrooms with jacuzzi or glass
shower. All rooms are equipped with minibar, TV,
radio, safe, trouser press as well as coffee- and
tea-making facilities. Our room standards are an
individually adjustable air-conditioning, 3 telephones
with Voice Mail, fax and PC connections
and free use of Wireless LAN.
The business class rooms are very spacious
and offer our guests some special extras, like a
Nespresso machine, bathrobe with slippers and
the daily newspaper in the rooms.
RESTAURANT & BAR:
Our classy restaurant “Weber’s im Gewandhaus”
lies next to our light flooded atrium and
offers creative international dishes as well as
Saxon specialities. Some snacks are served in
our cosy Lobby. Enjoy exotic drinks as well as
draught beer in our “Weber’s Bar & Lounge”. In
summer you can relax on our beautiful terrace.
FITNESS & WELLNESS:
Recreate, unwind and revitalize – our exc
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~0.46 miles from Zwinger
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Hotel Elbflorenz Dresden in Dresden 1-800-997-5149
Rosenstraße 36, Dresden, 01067 Germany (DEU) (Downtown-City Center)
The Elbflorenz Dresden Hotel, the largest privately managed hotel in Saxony, offers its guests a unique atmosphere with its location directly in the World Trade Center. The historic city centre of Dresden is within walking distance (less than 10 minutes). As a contrast to the matter-of-fact business atmosphere, our Hotel offers its guests a casual, Mediterranean ambience with all the luxury to meet the high demands of business travellers, conference members and tourists alike. All rooms are equipped with a video system offering our guests an informative summary of, among other things, the cultural and gastronomic attractions of the Saxon capital - free of charge, of course.
Brightly coloured blinds in front of the huge French windows provide a pleasant sun protection. And another extra service: our guests do not have to ask for the popular second pillow - it is simply a standard in each room. Situated in the World Trade Center, inaugurated in 1996, the Elbflorenz Dresden Hotel offers - besides its unique Italian ambiance - comprehensive and multi-purpose conference facilities complying with the latest standards. The light-flooded conference floor includes 1000 sqm of dividable conference area for up to 280 persons as well as a spacious foyer. State-of-the-art communication technology and a perfect service ensure the success of every meeting or conference.
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~0.69 miles from Zwinger
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Quality Hotel Plaza Dresden in Dresden 1-800-230-4134
Königsbrücker Strasse 121a, Dresden, Germany (DEU)
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~2.02 miles from Zwinger
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