Dresden Armory, Military museum in Dresden Castle, Germany
The Dresden Armory contains 13,000 ceremonial weapons, armor pieces, and costumes displayed across a 57-meter-long grand exhibition hall within Dresden Castle.
The collection originated in 1485 when Duke Albert established a ducal armory chamber, which expanded significantly under Elector Augustus of Saxony in the 16th century.
The Türckische Cammer section presents 600 Ottoman artifacts, including bows, leather cups, and a 20-meter-long tent made of gold and silk.
Visitors can access the museum daily from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM through step-free entrances at Sophienstraße, Taschenberg 2, and Schloßstraße.
The exhibition presents three medieval tournament types through 350 objects: sharp race, lance tilt, and foot tournament, complemented by 16th-century paintings.
Location: Dresden
Inception: 1932
Website: https://ruestkammer.skd.museum/en
GPS coordinates: 51.05254,13.73743
Latest update: March 2, 2025 20:38
Dresden has many monuments that show centuries of history. The heart of the city has baroque churches like the Frauenkirche, rebuilt stone by stone after the war. There are fancy palaces such as the Zwinger, with its collections of porcelain and old paintings. You also find cultural places like the Semperoper, where operas and concerts have been played since the middle of the 1800s. The Brühl promenade runs along the Elbe river, giving a peaceful view of the river and the old town. Beyond the main sites, the city keeps quieter spots. The Hygiene Museum shows exhibits about the human body in a building from the thirties. The Albertinum has modern and contemporary art. A few miles from the center, Moritzburg Castle reflects in the water of its moat and is surrounded by forests. In the city, places like Kunsthofpassage or old shops like Pfunds Dairy remind you of everyday life from long ago. It all makes a walk with a mix of big monuments and small details.
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Dresden Castle
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Georgentor
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Turkish Chamber
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Schlosskapelle Dresden
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Georgsbrunnen (Dresden)
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Zechsches Haus
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Grünes Tor
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Schlossportal im Kleinen Schlosshof
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Heiliger Domenikus
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Relief Georg der Bärtige
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Minerva
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