Japanisches Palais

The Japanese Palace is a Baroque building with four wings surrounding a central courtyard, topped with curved roofs and adorned with Chinese-inspired decorations on its walls. The symmetrical layout creates a balanced composition that dominates its square in the Neustadt district.

The Saxon ruler Augustus the Strong initiated construction in 1715 to display his Asian porcelain collection. The building underwent major renovations and expansions during the 1730s, which shaped its current appearance.

Today the palace houses several museums that showcase different cultures and time periods. Visitors can explore artworks from distant lands and prehistoric objects, making it a place to encounter worlds beyond Europe.

The palace sits on Palaisplatz and is accessible by public transport in the city center. Visitors should note that different sections may have varying opening hours, so checking ahead is helpful before planning your visit.

Inside the Ethnological Museum sits the Damascus Room, a fully furnished space showing traditional Syrian daily life. This room installation is a rare example of how a genuine home interior from the Middle East was carefully recreated and preserved on display.

Location: Dresden

Architects: Johann Christoph Knöffel, Zacharias Longuelune, Matthäus Daniel Pöppelmann, Jean de Bodt

Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible

Address: Palaisplatz 11, 01097 Dresden

Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday,Holidays 09:00-17:00

Website: https://skd.museum/en/visit/japanisches-palais

GPS coordinates: 51.05972,13.73750

Latest update: December 6, 2025 16:02