Englische Treppe, Baroque staircase in Dresden Castle, Germany.

The Englische Treppe is a Baroque staircase in Dresden Castle that rises through multiple levels, featuring marble steps and ornamental details in neobaroque style. It connects different sections of the palace complex and showcases decorative stone fireplaces along its walls.

The staircase was built starting in 1692 by Johann Georg Starck and received its name in 1693 when Elector Johann Georg IV was invested with the English Order of the Garter. Neobaroque elements were added later to enhance the original Baroque design.

The small sculptures on the landings show the four continents: America, Africa, Asia and Europe. They are copies of the neobaroque figures made by Bernhard Kurt Roch in 1895, put back when the staircase was rebuilt. The name Englische Treppe dates from 1693, when Elector Johann Georg IV was invested as a Knight of the English Order of the Garter.

The staircase is the main stair hall of Dresden Castle, rebuilt between 2006 and 2010. Visitors reach it while touring the Residenzschloss; the route involves several flights, so wear comfortable shoes. The two marble and sandstone fireplaces were restored, and the stone surfaces can be slippery.

The staircase hall was dismantled step by step from 2005, and rebuilding of the stair structure began in 2006; work finished on 29 March 2010 after five years. The walls and ceilings regained their 1895 neo-Baroque finish, which is why the upper floor carries the coats of arms of King Albert of Saxony and Queen Carola.