Green Vault, Art museum in Dresden Castle, Germany
Description
The Green Vault is an art museum in Dresden Castle, Germany. The collection features more than 4,000 objects displayed in rooms with gilded consoles and mirrored walls.
History
Augustus the Strong founded the museum between 1723 and 1729 to open the royal treasury to the public. After World War II, the collection was reinstalled starting in 2004 in reconstructed rooms.
Culture
The name comes from the malachite-green columns that once lined the original vault, though these are no longer visible today. Visitors can view artworks without protective cases in the Historic section, while the New section displays individual pieces in glass enclosures.
Practical
The museum opens most days from 10 AM to 6 PM except on Tuesdays. The Historic section admits a limited number of visitors at a time, so booking ahead is recommended.
Did you know?
The collection includes a 41-carat green diamond and a miniature tableau by Dinglinger showing the court of a Mughal emperor with 132 tiny figures. This gold, enamel and gemstone assembly is considered one of the most elaborate small-scale works in Europe.
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