Reopening of the Zwingerhof in mid-October

Renovation longer and more expensive than planned

Originally, the renovation of the Zwinger courtyard was to be completed by the end of 2023. However, the work was more complex than initially planned, with the archaeological excavations alone lasting until March 2024. According to the Saxon State Real Estate and Construction Management (SIB) in June, the costs amounted to around 15.4 million euros - a good five million euros more than previously planned.

The Dresden Zwinger, which was commissioned by Elector Augustus the Strong, is considered the most important building of the late Baroque period and, with the Crown Gate, the city's landmark. After its inauguration in 1719, it served as a place of princely representation and courtly festivities as well as for storing the royal collections.

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