Procession of Princes
Procession of Princes
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This 394-foot mural along the wall in the Royal Mews courtyard depicts a parade of Saxony rulers, some walking, others on horseback. Scratched into stucco by the artist in 1876, the mural was later recast onto porcelain tiles and, incredibly, survived the 1945 bombing of Dresden that destroyed most buildings.
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Tim J
Banbury, UK310 contributions
Mar 2023 • Solo
It is very interesting to me to be able to experience history in such a fashion as on the side of a wall in the middle of the city. Yet, it was both educational and fun.
For me, the most engaging part of the display is seeing how the clothes and depictions changed over time.
I would recommend visiting early to beat the crowds.
For me, the most engaging part of the display is seeing how the clothes and depictions changed over time.
I would recommend visiting early to beat the crowds.
Written 31 March 2023
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hans-jaguar
Santa Comba Dao, Portugal24,044 contributions
May 2023 • Solo
The Fürstenzug or Procession of the Princes is a wall decoration affixed to the walls of the former royal buildings in Augustusstrasse. Here are the 35 former reigning princes, electors, dukes, margraves and kings from the House of Wettin since the year 1127, who reigned in the different forms of governance. The parade or procession starts with Conseil the Great who reigned from the year 1127 until the year 1156 and ends with the presentation of the penultimate King of Saxony George who reigned until the year 1904.
Written 6 June 2023
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Arthur M
Hamilton, Canada1,621 contributions
Dec 2022
This piece of art is great to look at while strolling along the densely-packed city centre. This artwork displays the Saxon rulers throughout history.
Great mural overall, it adds to the vibe.
Great mural overall, it adds to the vibe.
Written 6 January 2023
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Tiberiu_Baranyi
Timisoara, Romania17,107 contributions
Dec 2023 • Couples
"Furstenzug" or if you like "Procession of Princes" that can be seen in Dresden depicts the Wettin dynasty , Saxony's ruling family with the dukes, electors, margraves and kings , over time, for 800 years.
This artwork was commissioned to celebrate the 800 years of the Wettin Dynasty and was originally a painting on the outside wall of the Stallhof( the Stables Courtyard) part of the castle of Dresden.
Now obviously if it would have remained a painting most likely it would have deteriorated over time but between 1904 and 1907 the painting was replaced with 23000 pieces of Meissen porcelain tiles spanning on more than 100 meters of wall , thus making it the largest porcelain artwork in the world to date. (interesting fact, the artwork survived the firestorm resulting from the bombing of Dresden in February 13-14 1945 , with minimal damage).
So when in Dresden , and if you are interested in history or you just like art this is one of the landmarks that you shall put high on your to do list.
This artwork was commissioned to celebrate the 800 years of the Wettin Dynasty and was originally a painting on the outside wall of the Stallhof( the Stables Courtyard) part of the castle of Dresden.
Now obviously if it would have remained a painting most likely it would have deteriorated over time but between 1904 and 1907 the painting was replaced with 23000 pieces of Meissen porcelain tiles spanning on more than 100 meters of wall , thus making it the largest porcelain artwork in the world to date. (interesting fact, the artwork survived the firestorm resulting from the bombing of Dresden in February 13-14 1945 , with minimal damage).
So when in Dresden , and if you are interested in history or you just like art this is one of the landmarks that you shall put high on your to do list.
Written 23 April 2024
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AllanJGJ
Wellington, New Zealand4,211 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
A lovely (and large!) piece of public art from an earlier time. It's claimed to be the largest porcelain work in the world with 23,000 Meissen tiles. A wonderful pictorial procession of 800 years worth of the rulers of Saxony. It's in surprisingly good condition given the tiles were put in place almost 120 years ago. Staggering detail of the individuals involved and their dress and equipment and armour. Well worth a stop as you stroll around the lovely town of Dresden.
Written 12 June 2023
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PavlaPavla
Chrudim, Czech Republic7,543 contributions
Jul 2024 • Solo
This mural is 102-meter-long and represents the history of the Wettins. In total 93 people are portrayed on the mural. The name of each ruler is inscribed below his image.
Originally, the figures were painted on the wall, but the weather little by little destroyed them. In order to make this sgraffito weatherproof, it was replaced between 1906 and 1907 with close to 25,000 ceramic tiles. These tiles survived the aerial bombardments of February 1945 so people can enjoy this awesome piece of art till nowadys.
Originally, the figures were painted on the wall, but the weather little by little destroyed them. In order to make this sgraffito weatherproof, it was replaced between 1906 and 1907 with close to 25,000 ceramic tiles. These tiles survived the aerial bombardments of February 1945 so people can enjoy this awesome piece of art till nowadys.
Written 7 July 2024
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Josie Iino
Cambridge, UK735 contributions
Sept 2023 • Friends
This is a nice, quick stop; it is only across from the bridge and terrace, where my friends and I could relax overlooking the Elbe. The actual attraction (the yellow painting) is quite striking in itself. It is a nice thing to enjoy while walking in the Center to various nearby locations.
Written 11 September 2023
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Kerry_Marsh
Brisbane, Australia438 contributions
Jun 2023
You could very easily miss this amazing piece of art. It's located very close to the Frauenkircke but you would not know if you did not go looking for it. It fortunately survived the bombing of Dresden and the tiles were able to withstand the heat. It is truly stunning. Go see it.
Written 21 June 2023
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Steve Ward
Maidstone, UK13 contributions
Feb 2020 • Family
A free attraction in the middle of the altstadt and could take 5-10 minutes. Good to see, a guide book may help explain what it is. can reach this on foot but worth seeing.
Written 6 March 2020
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rlahuddin
Jakarta, Indonesia341 contributions
Jan 2020
its impossible to take a picture of all mural because its located in a long and narrow street. dresden old city will amaze you. every city in any country has an old town area. but dresden has the best of all
Written 31 January 2020
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They're not very big, probably 30x30cm. The tiles are a yellow/beige colour with a geometric pattern on them and the artwork of the Princes is over the top. They're about the size of the tiles that you might see clad on the exterior of a pub wall.
Written 3 February 2015
Don't get too excited over this mural. It's interesting ... apparently you can see the development of horse breeding through the ages ... and there are the ex stables behind it. However, it's just a wall with ceramic tiles on it ... not by any means a major draw for an outstanding city such as Dresden
Written 4 February 2015
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