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A slightly extended Easter break
In April 2025, I received an email informing me that tickets for the Berlin State Opera’s 2026 festive season were now on sale. On the programme: *Un ballo in maschera* starring Anna Netrebko and a cast that was otherwise very appealing. Naturally, I snapped up the tickets straight away, even though the State Opera had raised its prices by around 20% once again.
In the end, we decided to add six days in Dresden to our three-day stay in Berlin. I used to be in Dresden all the time, but my last proper visit was over 20 years ago. We quickly booked tickets for *La Traviata* at the Semperoper; we even managed to get the coveted seats in the Royal Box. Finding a hotel in Dresden was easy. I’m very familiar with the Taschenbergpalais from before, and it reopened in 2024 following a comprehensive renovation. In Berlin, it was more difficult. The De Rome is ideally situated, but it seemed as though it was closed. So in the end it was the Adlon, even though I had actually sworn never to stay there again (with very good reason). But as many Germans say: Was kümmert mich mein Geschwätz von gestern (What do I care about my idle talk of yesterday?). Was that a misjudgement? |
I really like Dresden. There is so much to see and enjoy. I look forward to your report.
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Originally Posted by SanDiego1K
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I really like Dresden. There is so much to see and enjoy. I look forward to your report.
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Taschenbergpalais Dresden
I first stayed at the Taschenbergpaöais shortly after it opened in 1995, and have been back several times since. It has been run by Kempinski since it opened; in the 1990s, that was the leading luxury hotel brand in Germany.
The Taschenbergpalais is a very interesting building. Built in 1705, it served as a city palace for Countess von Cosel, arguably the most famous mistress of Augustus the Strong. After she fell out of favour, the building, situated right next to the Royal Palace, was used as the Crown Prince’s Palace under the name Turkish Palace. Following several alterations, its existence came to a temporary end during the destruction of Dresden in the Second World War. In the GDR, there was apparently no interest in rebuilding it, or they couldn’t afford to (it was a brilliant country; some idiots still mourn it!), so this is what it looked like (photo from Wikipedia): https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...336f419684.jpg The building was rebuilt from 1992 onwards and subsequently opened. From the outside, it is a very beautiful building; it blends in perfectly with the Zwinger and the Royal Palace, which are right next door. https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...e34d6fbfc2.jpg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...1ceff635ed.jpg https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...7d1f7118a6.jpg https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...f6ed7779ba.jpg https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...29ea8d4e55.jpg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...7a606aa45a.jpg As you can imagine, the location is absolutely perfect; you couldn't ask for a more central or better place to stay. |
Great report on the Kenpinski. I agree the location is superb. We've stayed at the Hilton, a much more modest hotel, but also well located within the old city.
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Originally Posted by SanDiego1K
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Great report on the Kenpinski. I agree the location is superb. We've stayed at the Hilton, a much more modest hotel, but also well located within the old city.
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Welcome back ;)
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Originally Posted by WiSK
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Welcome back ;)
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Taschenbergpalias Dresden
Check-in was quite an interesting experience. Most guests seem to book the hotel via booking.com, which is something you can’t help but notice. We were then given a detailed explanation of how a hotel credit works; it seemed we had a lot to catch up on. There was no mention of an upgrade.
I then went up to the room on my own; we’d been given a suite on the second floor. When booking, I’d spent a long time deciding whether to book a Deluxe or a Signature Suite. I’d stayed in a Signature Suite once before, back then on an extra bed in the living room with my parents. The Signature Suite cost twice as much as the Deluxe Suite and is ‘only’ 15 square metres larger, some of which is rather wasted space. That’s why I’d used my common sense and booked the smaller suite; perhaps there might even be a Virtuoso upgrade. No mention had been made of an upgrade at check-in, so I was all the more delighted when, upon entering the suite, I immediately recognised it as ‘our old suite’. So everything had been done just right. A technician was still working in the suite, as the TV in the bedroom wouldn’t switch on. We were offered a move to the first floor, but the suite there has a different colour scheme, which we didn’t like as much. The TV problem was also sorted out from the second day onwards; it stayed switched on permanently after that. As an “apology”, we were also brought some chocolates, so everything was positive up to that point. The first thing that strikes you about the suite is the incredible ceiling height – it really is fit for a castle. I’d guess it’s about 4 metres (perhaps even more); there aren’t any exact figures and I forgot to measure it. Here is the floor plan to give you a better idea. https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...298be17d5a.jpg Upon entering the suite, you first found yourself in a hallway with a coat rack and several large wardrobes. One wardrobe was so tall that GF could barely reach the rail, but at least her long dresses weren’t dragging on the floor for once. https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...f894ea1525.jpg https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...bb0d996130.jpg There was also a guest toilet here. https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...a422f89700.jpg On the left, you entered the living room, which has been nicely renovated. There were large chandeliers, a lovely flamingo painting and a large dining table. https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...aac039f4d7.jpg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...de25fb5e7a.jpg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...3331c70cae.jpg https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...81a640f4be.jpg https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...dce7ed6654.jpg The view through the large windows looked out onto Dresden’s Royal Palace. https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...8d68a96d56.jpg https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...85969fee4f.jpg https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...eb67f246b3.jpg Welcome snacks and our apology chocolates. https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...4c2905dd3a.jpg https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...b14623cb6b.jpg The bedroom didn't have any windows, but it did have high ceilings. https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...a4a79709bd.jpg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...f73bd53b37.jpg https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...c846dcd540.jpg As you can see from the photos, there’s something rather special about it. There’s a small room just off the bedroom. You don’t really need it, but it looks cool and is a fun feature. https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...e1d5525bbf.jpg https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...25049d4732.jpg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...2bccec6d3d.jpg There is another built-in wardrobe between the bedroom and the bathroom. https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...32907dfafa.jpg https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...da053d9be8.jpg The bathroom was spacious and certainly looked impressive. It also featured a Geberit Washlet. https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...3de36408c0.jpg https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...f677ad6317.jpg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...c15490eb49.jpg https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...e16356146d.jpg https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...96876bf549.jpg https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...8bc79e851d.jpg It was all very nice, really, but unfortunately there were a few minor issues. For instance, the make-up mirror was just stuck on and had no direct power connection, so the battery always had to be recharged. That’s why it was constantly flat. If you complained, it would work for a day, but that was it. On top of that, the water pressure in the shower was really weak; hardly anything came out of the overhead shower at all. On a positive note, the minibar was included. Some of the furniture was already showing signs of wear, which, after just two years of use, doesn’t exactly speak well for the choice of top-quality materials. The bed was also on the firm side. Nevertheless, it was a very lovely suite, which was perfectly suited to our stay over the next six days. |
Taschenbergpalais Dresden
I like hotels with a swimming pool, because a dip in the pool is really relaxing, especially after a long drive. As soon as I entered the spa area, I immediately felt right at home. The reception desk was empty, so there was no welcome. Instead, I first had to squeeze past a group of women who were getting ready in the corridor, as the changing room was apparently too big for the group. Once I arrived at the actual swimming pool, it looked lovely at first glance.
https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...44e29b525f.jpg https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...9e1a1d7dcc.jpg https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...7ca7f7a5b4.jpg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...54fcf32de4.jpg Unfortunately, that positive impression faded quite a bit once I got into the water – it was actually very cold. Perhaps that’s why there were so many (used) towels on the sun loungers – to help chilled swimmers warm up quickly. So much for relaxing; I got out straight away and went back to my room feeling frustrated. As we say in Germany: Ein Satz mit X, das wahr wohl nix. |
Kastenmeiers Dresden
We went to Kastenmeiers, one of the restaurants in the Taschenbergpalais. It’s positioned as a seafood restaurant in the gourmet sector, and the chef is quite well-known in Saxony.
The restaurant has a modern design, and there is a large fish tank above the open kitchen. https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...e493b0210e.jpg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...8931ad7904.jpg The menu, with its plastic cover, did look a bit like something you’d find in a cheap roadside restaurant, but the food on it looked good. https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...2070082f73.jpg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...d8bbb71b6b.jpg https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...11ecbe2d89.jpg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...6a4fb917f8.jpg Fortunately, there was a wide selection of non-alcoholic wines, though unfortunately most of them weren’t available. Nevertheless, we found something nice. https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...ad004487fd.jpg One positive thing was that they didn’t serve the usual San Pellegrino, but local water. https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...ba115fcc18.jpg Bread https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...c4b5556504.jpg Lobster Soup with prawn and potato straws https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...30ea3353b4.jpg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...3bea69ea93.jpg The portion wasn’t too big (to put it positively), and flavour-wise, I could probably achieve something similar using lobster paste. Certainly not worth €18.50, but OK overall. Kastenmeier’s fish soup with aioli and toasted bread https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...ce6508c2e9.jpg It looks greasy, and it was. Nothing special at all; the flavour was very weak. Even three tonnes of fennel didn’t help. The chef's platter with a selection of fine fish, spinach and truffle risotto https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...b1b6d0bd8a.jpg For €42.50, that wasn’t too much fish, and it was cooked properly. The truffle risotto tasted of artificial flavouring, which leaves a rather bland aftertaste rather than being a treat. It sounds posh, but it’s actually quite the opposite. For dessert, we opted for crêpes Suzette, arguably the restaurant’s most popular dessert, which is served with a show. https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...e1babb4624.jpg https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...72691629b4.jpg https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...0705c04c14.jpg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...07fd9e64ac.jpg https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...518f35553a.jpg https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...63afcdc241.jpg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...2692540abd.jpg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...2e6ad8d3d2.jpg It doesn't look quite as spectacular on the plate. https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...0a370e4893.jpg The crêpes were good; there’s nothing to complain about. GF thought the white chocolate ice cream was a bit too rich, but I liked it. In any case, I had no complaints about the dessert; I was happy with it. A box is coming https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...d1bc7a2238.jpg Taaa Taaaa https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...34a0228f2f.jpg You do tend to become desensitised these days. Years ago, you’d have been furious at the bill for what was on offer; today, it almost seems like a bargain. But you mustn’t forget that we only had one dessert. That aside, it’s hard to be satisfied with the food; the standard was average at best. In any case, I can’t really recommend Kastenmeiers. It’s funny that in February 2026 an article appeared in the Frankfurter Allgemeine with the title: ‘What ends up on the plate here is more style than substance.’ The article is behind a paywall; perhaps I should have read it and taken it seriously. In any case, it doesn’t strike me as far-fetched after my visit. I can now also understand why Kastenmeiers didn’t even receive a plate in the Michelin Guide, which had puzzled me beforehand. |
Taschenbergpalais Dresden
Let’s move on to breakfast. The first morning began with a glance at this sign. Am I the only one who thinks that a hotel with a sign like this disqualifies itself and makes it very clear that it has no claim whatsoever to being a luxury hotel?
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...03b35bc2ca.jpg Luckily, there was always a table available, which spared the hotel from having a very angry and increasingly vocal guest. Sometimes they sat us in the bar, but I can live with that. There was a menu. https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...9aa7cd39db.jpg https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...d1a07ebb22.jpg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...48cf4d3348.jpg A little more care wouldn't go amiss (sorry, you need to know German to get that – it's quite a glaring spelling mistake). https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...e1fba39d00.jpg The items I ordered were OK, but nothing special. https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...b97926f6de.jpg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...bd88274d3c.jpg https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...9ae33485be.jpg https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...20e86e990c.jpg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...65195b5785.jpg The buffet was extensive and made a good first impression. The cheese, in particular, was more reminiscent of a slaughter feast than a luxury spread. https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...80e31ac454.jpg https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...99d97c18d8.jpg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...40e232fbc8.jpg https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...38652c9d52.jpg https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...bba247d2da.jpg https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...b96f838de5.jpg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...686f6a02f6.jpg https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...ebf4dac5ce.jpg https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...266eedf094.jpg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...42461aa9d2.jpg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...43292cef22.jpg https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...ed9468a47a.jpg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...895cd4b330.jpg https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...abb42c7d05.jpg https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...fd6b76c5b0.jpg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...dc20bc0ea6.jpg https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...4758f02220.jpg https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...91ecc74706.jpg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...4f9dc511a1.jpg https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...1aab6f1f1c.jpg There was plenty of choice, but unfortunately the quality wasn’t always top-notch. In some cases, it was a bit of quantity over quality. That was a shame, as there was a lot of potential here. Still, it’s one of the better breakfasts. |
Residenzschloss Dresden
My first stop in Dresden was the Royal Palace (Residenzschloss). My main destination was the Historic Green Vault, which I hadn’t seen since it reopened. If that rings a bell: yes, that’s where some of our gang (also known as the Clan) made off with some jewels, under the ‘supervision’ of the guards – intervention wasn’t on the cards. It makes me want to throw up, and I always imagine that the average guard at a Texan museum would probably be cheering at the chance to finally try out his submachine gun. It’s probably not like that, but it feels good.
I’d love to show you some photos of the Historic Green Vault, but photography isn’t allowed. So there aren’t any pictures to share, but it’s still quite impressive to walk through the rooms. Photography was allowed in the New Green Vault. Personally, I find the artworks there even more extraordinary, though it’s hard to compare them on the same level. Apologies for the sheer number of photos, but I simply adore the Green Vault. Incidentally, one particular artwork cost 58,585 Reichstalers (equivalent to over 100 kg of gold at the time) – roughly the same as a rather substantial castle. Does anyone have any idea which one it is? https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...0cdb6417a3.jpg https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...e9be818f5b.jpg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...c1539b6537.jpg https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...3f507e78a1.jpg https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...57c8bc5fbb.jpg https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...0c6535644f.jpg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...41df8b89d5.jpg https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...2bdc7d4fbc.jpg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...c2b37d71a0.jpg https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...a3cc76d451.jpg https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...1a06861e74.jpg https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...d71a828d60.jpg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...6445c04bab.jpg https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...6c49fb46ff.jpg https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...bdf52ce706.jpg https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...ab9f73a0f1.jpg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...635b3918fc.jpg https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...aa901b4ff8.jpg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...ac5092e89a.jpg https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...ed992c7a74.jpg https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...b3a60414a3.jpg https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...41eb1191bf.jpg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...c1f3f76f1a.jpg https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...15d26638e6.jpg https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...bb9ffd70df.jpg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...66994bf446.jpg https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...f535985504.jpg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...ecd233bee5.jpg https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...cafa5b59ca.jpg https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...a286f79afa.jpg https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...70beb524eb.jpg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...04e12cf22a.jpg https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...a6adc6119c.jpg https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...11e2cf87bf.jpg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...c954ba6e86.jpg https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...4b94bb8194.jpg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...f00cb961bd.jpg https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...d9166ac664.jpg https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...d7922d7c5f.jpg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...7f616b453a.jpg https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...013280e8f5.jpg |
Stunning pieces. Absolutely exceptional. I hope they have better security than the Louvre.
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Grand hotel Taschenbergpalais looks impressive. Thank you for sharing all photos
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I like the bedroom with no windows but with the "anteroom". Would seem to help cut down on noise and light while sleeping but give you a relaxing daytime option.
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Originally Posted by SanDiego1K
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Stunning pieces. Absolutely exceptional. I hope they have better security than the Louvre.
Originally Posted by VorelNaCestach
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Grand hotel Taschenbergpalais looks impressive. Thank you for sharing all photos
Originally Posted by xooz
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I like the bedroom with no windows but with the "anteroom". Would seem to help cut down on noise and light while sleeping but give you a relaxing daytime option.
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Residentschloss Dresden
The Green Vault isn’t the only attraction; the Royal Residence has even more to offer. Although the Copper Engraving Gallery was closed, there is some modern art on display.
https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...493b218d5d.jpg Another highlight is the armoury, which houses a range of interesting suits of armour – a real treat for fans of knights. https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...a84cda4723.jpg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...9817ed4416.jpg https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...3a595729ad.jpg https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...7ad33f1870.jpg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...0a337da304.jpg https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...09955860b5.jpg https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...41c9e6929a.jpg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...129465b891.jpg There is also clothing on display. https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...6699ad8d52.jpg https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...ec2615223c.jpg A ceremonial saddle. https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...ce9df89d59.jpg Some art https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...6bc7b53f6d.jpg A corridor lined with rifles. https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...587b5ff7f0.jpg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...f7c9070c44.jpg https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...4d3d82f6a9.jpg https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...8e21c22528.jpg https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...8a79d9d66f.jpg Seating group https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...c56228f474.jpg Staircase https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...2775b4f2b9.jpg https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...d0cadc2acf.jpg The state rooms include the throne room https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...ba070e0b7e.jpg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...105a843a9e.jpg https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...ce2908ef7b.jpg https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...486bf1138d.jpg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...f6ab8535a7.jpg https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...37f984044e.jpg the bedroom (no one slept here) https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...49e87f92df.jpg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...d894bee951.jpg and the small ballroom. https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...7376b6a97c.jpg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...86f7dde36c.jpg https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...fff127c5b2.jpg https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...1bfae775ba.jpg https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...24bee38374.jpg Tapestry: ‘The Fainting of Esther’ https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...1cb5f7ed91.jpg The Turkish Chamber (Türckische Cammer) displays, among other things, a tent; Augustus the Strong was fascinated by the Ottomans. https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...3c4dd35a16.jpg https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...59775e750d.jpg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...95455ee714.jpg https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...4b24697789.jpg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...c07ad359ea.jpg https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...1c1efd43ab.jpg There are also a few pieces of furniture and clocks on display. https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...134e8f7926.jpg https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...ff971f9af6.jpg |
Originally Posted by offerendum
(Post 37709670)
I wonder how heavy all the displayed armour was and how long did it take to put it on. |
Originally Posted by VorelNaCestach
(Post 37710179)
wow, look at the details. It's more for a decoration than actual fight.
I wonder how heavy all the displayed armour was and how long did it take to put it on. |
Heiderad Dresden
For the evenings, I naturally consulted the Michelin Guide. There are four Michelin-starred restaurants in and around Dresden, one of which is Heiderand. That was to be the first meal.
The restaurant has only just been awarded a Michelin star; it’s essentially a "Gasthaus" that has now switched to gourmet cuisine. https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...2c87e9de20.jpg https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...5c6e071e68.jpg https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...ccc0d73d8b.jpg Homemade lemonade https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...aa34058584.jpg The menu https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...35b4fa32a1.jpg https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...d8dcfe1e08.jpg https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...4306083881.jpg Petit fours and bread https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...646f5c0a92.jpg https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...5341351b4f.jpg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...59db8ebd55.jpg https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...e1621670e7.jpg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...174e11d86b.jpg https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...e9bf2632e3.jpg Char, carrot, sea buckthorn, coriander https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...80fc555b52.jpg https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...f75fc3aa02.jpg Semi-rare, just lightly seared. A lovely dish. Pirogge, kohlrabi, buttermilk, elderberry capers https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...d442d6db02.jpg https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...60d6ff60e9.jpg This is lovely too. Cod, hay, pine nuts, cauliflower https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...4d59c08996.jpg https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...a474d02b8c.jpg A really tasty dish – I really enjoyed it. Chcory, beetroot, pistachio, indian pepper https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...be91212ada.jpg https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...d5df4e7a52.jpg I was a bit sceptical about this dish at first – chicory is often so bitter. But it tasted absolutely delicious. Pineapple, sour cream, buckweat, milk chocolate https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...78950ba391.jpg https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...346fb01b7c.jpg Also good. Petit Fours https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...ba74248025.jpg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...8d41ba3ef0.jpg https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...a6e5e9114b.jpg The bill https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...4ca80ea44f.jpg I guess it´s normal these days https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...d7feacf6b2.jpgThat was a lovely meal; I can highly recommend Heiderand. It’s not a candlelit restaurant, but rather a relaxed meal in a laid-back atmosphere. I thought the price was fair. |
Porzellanmanufaktur Meissen
Meissen is about half an hour’s drive from Dresden. The name Meissen is closely associated with the porcelain manufactory, and that is where we started the day.
https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...65b5defd20.jpg I must admit, I do like Meissen porcelain and I own some myself – I actually use it for eating, though of course I also keep some in the cupboard. The manufactory has created a visitor centre featuring a shop, a museum and a demonstration workshop. The entrance to the shop – I didn’t take any photos there, though. You can buy Meissen products there. https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...2f5f01a0f9.jpg We started with a small special exhibition. On display are figurines that are actually available to buy. The prices are in the five-figure range, so they’re not exactly a bargain. https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...c7139508bf.jpg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...8da45e9256.jpg https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...1bfb470b68.jpg https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...d46940ffc8.jpg https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...110dc49fb7.jpg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...84f124f25b.jpg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...6b2991867c.jpg https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...6cb0850983.jpg https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...6b82c5684a.jpg |
Porzellanmanufaktur Meissen
Unsurprisingly, the porcelain manufactory has a large collection of porcelain, with a particular focus on figurines. It’s a great museum for porcelain enthusiasts.
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Porzellanmanufaktur Dresden
Last but not least, the demonstration workshop. It began with a film, followed by four stations. The first involved shaping on the potter’s wheel.
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Dom Meissen
As I mentioned earlier, there is much more to discover in Meissen than just the porcelain factory. Next, we headed up to the Domberg to visit the cathedral.
https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...b63ef92da4.jpg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...842d7a2571.jpg However, anyone expecting a Catholic cathedral is bound to be disappointed, as we are in the heartland of the Reformation. That is why the cathedrals here are unique in that they are Protestant and, in essence, are just ordinary parish churches. Inside, the first thing you come to is the Princes’ Chapel, one burial place of the Wettin dynasty. https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...c76234d45f.jpg https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...65eb7a1f1f.jpg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...b80bc1e265.jpg https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...41f176369e.jpg https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...a38479a673.jpg https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...fd7bf26bd6.jpg https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...253942689c.jpg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...de874ab813.jpg The nave with the rood screen (Lettner) https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...483c08491b.jpg https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...43a2ee93a6.jpg https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...2e961b24f1.jpg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...11c8fe0e16.jpg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...16a6c08234.jpg .A flight of steps leads up to the octagonal chapel. https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...958edd6a04.jpg https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...010cd5cfaf.jpg From the gallery, you can look down into the chancel and the nave. https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...5e3bb1f061.jpg https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...17aed682b8.jpg https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...4ab6c0306c.jpg The remains of the Krögiser Altar are housed in a separate room. In 1990, the statue of John the Baptist was stolen; it remains missing to this day. https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...974ab0e39c.jpg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...2c77247fe7.jpg https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...9b1a8b61f7.jpg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...9aa54965af.jpg The high choir with the figures of the founders. https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...41ed25ab91.jpg https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...28486336b9.jpg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...8655d04cea.jpg The small museum https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...506c1e0d55.jpg https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...84f16ab0e0.jpg https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...3f55618989.jpg https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...51f6077034.jpg https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...ea91087468.jpg Cloister https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...a8be9eb755.jpg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...af3f36faba.jpg https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...0d71e81c41.jpg All Saints' Chapel https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...2e5e0c044d.jpg |
Bishop's Palace Meissen
The former bishop's palace with its courtyard.
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Albrechtsburg Meissen
Right next to the cathedral stands Albrechtsburg Castle. It is best known as the first production site for Meissen porcelain. It was built there for security reasons. Later, the castle was decorated with historical paintings, and during the Second World War it served as a secure storage facility.
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CAMONDAS Schokoladen-Eis-Kontor
As well as ice cream, they mainly sell hot chocolate here. The quality was fine; you couldn’t really complain.
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Kulturpalast Dresden
The Kulturplast is a relic of the GDR era. As a sort of decoration, a beautiful mosaic has been affixed to the outside, featuring the most ridiculous slogans the SED crooks could come up with.
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Terence Hill ice cream Dresden
Now for something a bit special. I’ve wanted to visit Amelia in Italy for years. Is it a particularly beautiful town? It might be a nice place, but that’s not my reason – I want to go to Gelateria Girotti. It’s not a particularly award-winning or otherwise special ice-cream parlour, but it’s owned by Mario Girotti, better known as Terence Hill. However, as Amelia is rather inconveniently located, I haven’t managed to go yet, and it looks rather unlikely this year too, despite having two trips to Italy coming up.
Mario Girotti now has an ice-cream parlour not only in Amalia, but also in Dresden. The reason is simple: he spent several years of his childhood in Lommatzsch, near Dresden, where his mother is from. The ice-cream parlour is just a few metres from the Frauenkirche and is styled as a vegetarian Western saloon. https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...edc918a8f9.jpg https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...ced631ea3b.jpg The ice cream is made according to the salon’s original recipes in Amelia. It’s perfectly decent. Certainly not top-class gelato, but particularly good for Germany. https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...f86836cb49.jpg https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...0a2777482f.jpg |
I can picture an arcade game where you insert a coin and try to slap the face of the head of Trinity before the machine slaps your face!!
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Originally Posted by xooz
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I can picture an arcade game where you insert a coin and try to slap the face of the head of Trinity before the machine slaps your face!!
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Atelier Sanssouci Radebeul
In the evening, we went for dinner in Radebeul at Atelier Sanssouci. It is the restaurant run by Stefan Hermann, a well-known chef in Dresden. He also runs Beans & Beluga, which is responsible, amongst other things, for catering at the Semperoper (more on that later) and the Semperoper Ball.
The restaurant is located in an annexe of Villa Sorgenfrei, a charming little hotel. https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...154c2d5025.jpg https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...d8235db065.jpg Here, you dine in a historic 18th-century banquet and garden hall – a truly special venue. The restaurant holds 1 Michelin star. https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...6943fa3252.jpg https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...906b2d147c.jpg It was very quiet that Monday evening; apart from us, there was only one other couple dining in the restaurant – it felt a bit too empty. The set menu. They presented us with the vegetarian set menu straight away; we could have chosen à la carte instead. But we went for the set menu because it looked appealing. https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...3b5e4f7085.jpg https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...99af9e721b.jpg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...58f53e9105.jpg https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...190fa70601.jpg Jerusalem artichoke crisps https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...a48f136d88.jpg We were offered a non-alcoholic pairing, which we accepted. They consisted of homemade drinks and drinks by Jörg Geiger. Hibiscus, bergamot, raspberry, mint https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...d0e24c7bca.jpg https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...2077ecab08.jpg Amuse bouche https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...c955984d82.jpg Bread https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...49fa48af6f.jpg Roasted carrot on fromage frais with vadouvan and tarragon https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...e5609ce286.jpg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...20e57ffaa9.jpg https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...051eb22f7d.jpg That was really tasty; we enjoyed it. https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...c8c6af10e0.jpg https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...e1537ae8da.jpg Parsley root soup with Comté crisps and black walnuts https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...73fb0d453b.jpg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...3d4cbe4d2b.jpg https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...66a48f9fd0.jpg That’s also a very high standard. https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...8115976f19.jpg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...68fb18b305.jpg Sardinian fregola with fennel. Jam with roasted sunflower seeds and salted lemon https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...c512a4deb1.jpg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...34f7645dd4.jpg https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...51343a66f2.jpg Also very good https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...1b86e50809.jpg Turnip goulash with pickled Roscoff onions, seasoned lamb's lettuce and Gruyère https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...3f9daf7a2d.jpg https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...6d07c606a3.jpg https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...1b45c3f684.jpg I’d expected something different; when you think of goulash, you tend to think of a stew. It was a pleasant surprise. Earl Grey, agave, yuzu https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...fb8317bf84.jpg https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...3d95e9a06a.jpg Roasted pumpkin with confit leeks, pan-fried herb-crusted oyster mushrooms and gravy https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...36f08f55d3.jpg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...9c5325b94b.jpg https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...c43c42069c.jpg Coconut, pineapple, chilli, kaffir lime https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...0171d6102e.jpg https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...81f247a3b9.jpg Vanilla cake with lychee and guava-passion fruit sorbet https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...253eff7026.jpg https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...a259f00a68.jpg A nice final Petit fours https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...1279c980c2.jpg The bill https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...fc78d9ef97.jpg Another lovely dinner – I can recommend this restaurant too. |
Gemäldegallerie Alte Meister Dresden
I hardly need to introduce the Old Masters Gallery; it is one of the richest art collections in the world. It features a wealth of works by Canaletto and Rembrandt, including the *Sistine Madonna*, the *Chocolate Girl*, and much more.
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Porzellansammlung Dresden
The second museum in the Zwinger is the porcelain collection. Not surprisingly, quite a collection has been amassed here.
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Nice photography as usual!
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Nice photography as usual!
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Mathematisch-Physikalischer Salon Dresden
The third museum in the Zwinger is the Mathematical-Physical Salon. Recently refurbished, it displays a wide variety of mathematical and astronomical instruments, as well as globes.
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Zwinger Dresden
The kennels themselves have just been renovated, and some finishing touches are still being carried out. The complex was built for recreational purposes and has hosted many celebrations.
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