The Dresden Zwinger

We were lucky to see everything outside without huge crowds of tourists, the weather was very kind to us. The exterior ( just like everything in the old part of Dresden ) proves that people can do fantastic things, not just being capable of destroying everything they build. On the other hand, the gallery is nowhere near complete - there are supposed to be a few hundred paintings inside while there are only 55, just the first floor with 3 halls are available for visiting. Next (upper) part of the gallery will be open in March 2020. The staff at the entrance ( and inside the gallery ) are quite rude. My sister had a tiny bag ( smaller than mine - I have my photo equipment in it, usually put it in front of me and hug it - worked in every museum so far ) was rudely told to take it down to the lockers yet many people with bags was bigger than hers were allowed in without any problems. Quite a bad experience. The palace was built by Agust Mocny, who was elected King of Poland. August was known for his penchant for glamor and interest in women. Historians say he had three hundred illegitimate children and a lot of lovers. The lovers were divided into three categories and no biographies of the King were able to catalog everyone. Zwinger is a magnificent palace in the Baroque style with neoclassical elements built in the 17th century. The inspiration for the construction of Zinger was Versailles. #themeparks#nationalpark#lakes#beaches#infinitypool