Landhaus, Baroque secular building in Dresden, Germany
The Landhaus sits at Pirnaischer Platz and displays ornate architectural details with symmetrical shapes typical of German Baroque design from the 1770s. Its exterior shows clear lines and harmonious proportions that shape how the square looks.
The building was designed in 1770 by Friedrich August Krubsacius and Christian Gottfried Hahmann to replace an earlier palace on the site. This administrative structure answered the needs of a changing city.
The building houses the Dresden City Museum and City Art Gallery today, where visitors can see exhibitions about local history and artwork collected over many generations. The rooms show how the city developed and what artistic treasures matter to its people.
The building sits at the corner of Wilsdruffer Straße and Landhausstraße and is easy to reach on foot. Museum spaces open on several days each week, giving visitors time to explore the exhibitions inside.
After World War II, the building was heavily rebuilt, with its eastern wing removed and a modern fire escape added to the structure. These changes shape how it looks today and tell the story of the city's rebuilding.
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