Kulturpalast Dresden, Concert hall in Dresden historic center, Germany
The Kulturpalast spans 100 by 70 meters as a modernist structure with glass facades and aluminum elements in Dresden's Altmarkt square.
The building opened in 1969 as part of East Germany's cultural program, replacing initial plans for a high-rise similar to Moscow's architectural style.
The main concert hall seats 1,800 people and features a concert organ with 55 registers, serving as the home venue for Dresden Philharmonic Orchestra.
The facility contains a central library, multiple performance spaces, and meeting rooms, with the main entrance facing south toward Altmarkt square.
A large mural measuring 30 by 10.5 meters titled 'The Way of the Red Flag' decorates the western facade of the building since 1969.
Location: Dresden
Inception: 1960s
Architects: Leopold Wiel, Wolfgang Hänsch
Official opening: October 2, 1969
Architectural style: International Style
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Address: 2 Schloßstraße 01067 Dresden
Phone: +493514866282
Email: intendanz@dresdnerphilharmonie.de
Website: http://kulturpalast-dresden.de
GPS coordinates: 51.05100,13.73850
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:30
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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