8. Johanneum, Dresden Built between 1586-1591 and was originally built as a stable for the electoral carriages and horses. Architect: Paul Buchner In 1747 it was made into a baroque picture gallery. Throughout the years it has gone through many alterations, such as the windows made larger. The building was named after King John in 1876, who was the last to make alterations to the building. During WWII, the building was almost completely destroyed and its reconstruction began in 1954 and was finished in 1968.
9. Zwinger, Dresden The palace was built between 1710 and 1732. Architect: Matthäus Daniel Pöppelmann and later Gottfried Semper The Zwinger today, holds many museums of art and history. The building was mostly destroyed by the carpet bombing raids of February 13-15, 1945. After the war, the building was restored. The courtyard features many fountains and statues of nymphs and tritons.
10. Frauenkirche, Dresden Also known as the “Church of Our Lady” was built as a Lutheran city church. Built between 1726 and 1743. Architect: George Bähr In 1736, Silbermann built a organ for the church, upon which Bach played upon for the dedication. On February 13, the church was damaged by the carpet bombings. In 1993, the church was rebuilt using some of the rubble from the original church.
11. Hofkirche, Dresden Hofkirchemeans “Church of the Court” The church was built between 1738 and 1751. Architect: GaetanoChiaveri The church was left in ruins after the allied bombing of Dresden in 1945, and was reconstructed in 1979. A year later the church was designated as the city’s catholic church. The heart of Augustus the Strong was buried there after the completion of the church.
12. GroßerGartenPark The garden contains a star shape network of trails. There is a botanical and zoological garden. Opened to the public since 1814. Built by Johann Georg Starcke from 1676 to 1683.
14. Who He Was King of Prussia from 1740-1786 Allied with France and Bohemia Conquered Silesia Used his time of peace to improve his country economically and socially Left no debt to his successor Left the Prussian empire 50% larger than when he took the throne
15. Frederick the Great Statue In total, it took 70 years, 40 artists and 100 designs reach the final product It was constructed from 1839-1851 The final product was designed by Christian Daniel Rauch Each tier, has influential people or events in Frederick’s life
16. AlteBibliothek Created to allow knowledge for all people Built from 1775-1780 Designed by Joseph Emanuel Fischer von Erlach Initially it contained the 150,000 of the Electoral Library
17. St.‐HedwigsKathedrale Construction began in 1747 First Catholic church in Prussia after the protestant reformation Provided a place for catholic immigrants, mostly from Silesia, to worship publicly Promoted Frederick’s stance on tolerance
18. Deutsche Staatsoper The German State Opera House Construction began in 1741 Has been home to the German State Opera since opening It was damaged by a fire in 1843, but has since been reconstructed It was constructed in neo-classical style
19. Französischer Dom The French Dome Built to attract French Huguenots, who were cheap skilled laborers It is a Calvinist Church Built in 1701 and then modified in 1785 Strong neo-classical styling cues, with hints of baroque
32. It is considered to be the Protestant response to St. Peter’s Basilica.
33. The church holds a crypt with sarcophagi of over 80 Prussian RoyalsArchitects: Julius and Otto Raschdorff in 1905
34. SchlossCharlottenburg Since its construction at the end of the 17th century the palace has experienced several additions, and an extensive remodeling after it was bombed during World War II. The palace was built to be the summer home for Sophie Charlotte, the wife of King Frederick III. The twelve-hectare Schlosspark was designed with geometric designs. Architect: Johann Arnold Nering from 1695-1699