Germany - Dresden - Royal Palace, Germany

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First mention of a castle some 700 years ago. A palace comprising four wings was built in the late 15th century. Renaissance-style enlargement 1548-56. Destroyed by fire in 1701 and rebuilt under Augustus the Strong. Large-scale alterations in Neo-Renaissance style 1889-1901 to mark the 800th anniversary of the Wettin dynasty. Destroyed in 1945. Reconstruction as a museum complex commenced in 1989 and still in progress.

The Dresden Royal Palace is set to become a globally acclaimed centre for art and scholarship with the integration of the breathtaking "Green Vault" and the eminent Cabinet of Prints and Drawings in 2004 and 2005.

Its characteristic copper Baroque cupola was restored in 1991. While the lower sections of the castle date back to the 14th century, the inner court, with sgraffito painting inspired by Italian models, is a reflection of its condition in the 16th century. The extensive restoration is slated for completion by 2006, the city's anniversary.

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