The Fürstenzug, or Procession of Princes, is one of Dresden’s most striking and unique landmarks—a monumental mural that stretches over 100 meters along the outer wall of the Stallhof. Originally painted between 1871 and 1876 to celebrate Saxony’s ruling dynasty, it was later recreated in Meissen porcelain tiles in 1907 to withstand the elements. The artwork depicts a parade of 35 margraves, electors, and kings from the House of Wettin, accompanied by soldiers, scientists, artisans, and children, offering a vivid chronicle of Saxon history. Remarkably, the mural survived the bombing of Dresden in 1945 with minimal damage, standing today as a testament to artistic resilience and historical continuity. Located near the Frauenkirche and Dresden Castle, the Fürstenzug draws visitors with its intricate detail and grand scale, blending storytelling, craftsmanship, and civic pride in a single breathtaking tableau.
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The Fürstenzug, or Procession of Princes, is located on Augustusstraße in Dresden’s historic Old Town, adorning an outer wall of the Stallhof, which was once part of the Dresden Royal Palace stables. This impressive mural, the largest porcelain artwork in the world, is near key landmarks such as Dresden Castle (Residenzschloss), the Zwinger Palace, and the Semper Opera House. The Frauenkirche, the city's iconic Baroque church, is also within easy walking distance. The area is a central cultural hub with other historical sites, museums, and vibrant dining and shopping options, making it a prominent and easily accessible landmark in Dresden's cityscape.
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Zwinger Palace
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Kunsthalle im Lipsiusbau
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Japanisches Palais
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Blockhaus
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Jägerhof
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Kraftwerk Mitte
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Schloss Pillnitz
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Stadtmuseum Dresden
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Technische Sammlungen Dresden
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Deutsches Hygiene-Museum
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Museum für Völkerkunde Dresden
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Carl-Maria-von-Weber Museum
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Leonhardi-Museum Dresden
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Kraszewski-Museum Dresden
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Kügelgenhaus Dresden
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Palitzsch-Museum Dresden
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Schillerhäuschen Dresden
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Albertinum
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Militärhistorisches Museum der Bundeswehr
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Verkehrsmuseum Dresden
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Panometer Dresden
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Museum Festung Dresden
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Erich Kästner Museum
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Museum für Sächsische Volkskunst
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Semperoper
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Staatsschauspiel Dresden
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Staatsoperette Dresden
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Theater Junge Generation
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Boulevardtheater Dresden
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Comödie Dresden
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Societaetstheater Dresden
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Theaterkahn
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Die Herkuleskeule
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Carte Blanche
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Yenidze Theater
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Galerie Sybille Nütt
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Galerie Ines Schulz
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Galerie Holger John
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Galerie Drei
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Galerie Mitte Dresden
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Galerie Raskolnikow e.V.
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Galerie Komische Meister Dresden
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Galerie FLOX Dresden
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Galerie Stephanie Kelly
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Galerie Kunst & Eros
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Frauenkirche Dresden
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Brühl’s Terrace
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Großer Garten
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Pillnitz Palace
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Waldpark
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Fichtepark
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Blue Wonder Bridge
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Augustus Bridge
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Altmarkt Square
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Neumarkt Square
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Kreuzkirche
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Annenkirche
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Rosengarten
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Staudengarten
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Bürgerwiese
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Großer Garten Parkeisenbahn
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Waldpark Blasewitz
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Promenadenring
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Lingnerschloss
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Neustadt district
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Cathedral St. Trinitatis
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Goldener Reiter
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Königstraße
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Neustädter Markt
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Botanischer Garten Dresden
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Alaunpark
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Dresdner Heide
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Elbufer
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Nymphenbad
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Schlossplatz
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Zoo Dresden
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Rundbrunnen goldene Reiter Blick
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Sternwarte Dresden-Gönnsdorf
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