Kronentor, Baroque gate in Zwinger Palace, Dresden, Germany.
The Crown Gate is the Baroque entrance to Dresden's Zwinger Palace, featuring two symmetrical towers connected by a curved arch. The arch is topped with a Polish royal crown and adorned with numerous carved figures.
Augustus II the Strong commissioned the gate between 1709 and 1728, with architect Matthäus Daniel Pöppelmann designing it. The sculptor Balthasar Permoser created its carved decorations.
The gate displays sculptures of mythological figures like Hercules and Mars that reflect Dresden's artistic traditions. These representations were a way to express power and learning in the 1700s.
The gate serves as the main entrance to the Zwinger Palace courtyard, where multiple museums are located. Plan enough time to explore the grounds and the museums at a relaxed pace.
The crown atop the gate symbolizes Augustus II's dual position as Elector of Saxony and King of Poland. This connection between two positions of power is evident in the building's every detail.
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