Sächsisches Ständehaus (Saxon State House), Dresden
The Sachsisches Standehaus, otherwise known as the Saxon House of Estates or Saxon State House, is an early 20th century house built by Paul Wallot. Located in Dresden's Old Town, Saxon State House was formerly the parliament building. It now serves as the seat of the Dresden Higher Regional Court and the State Office for the Preservation of Monuments in Saxony.
The original Saxon State House was built on a site once occupied by the Bruhlsche Palace, the Furstenburgsche House and the Charonsche House. These were all demolished to make room for the large palace. It was built with three stories in a trapezoidal shape.
Saxon State House contains an impressive collection of statues and artwork. Most of these works of art were created from 1905 through 1907. Artists who contributed to the Saxon State House include John Schilling, Heinrich Wedemeyer, Heinrich Epler, Ernest Paul, Peter Poeppelmann, Semlar Werner and many others.
The house was badly damaged during the World War II air raids. Reconstruction began almost immediately. However, it was thoroughly renovated between 1996 and 2001. It now holds seven courtrooms and a number of representative rooms for the state parliament.
The original Saxon State House was built on a site once occupied by the Bruhlsche Palace, the Furstenburgsche House and the Charonsche House. These were all demolished to make room for the large palace. It was built with three stories in a trapezoidal shape.
Saxon State House contains an impressive collection of statues and artwork. Most of these works of art were created from 1905 through 1907. Artists who contributed to the Saxon State House include John Schilling, Heinrich Wedemeyer, Heinrich Epler, Ernest Paul, Peter Poeppelmann, Semlar Werner and many others.
The house was badly damaged during the World War II air raids. Reconstruction began almost immediately. However, it was thoroughly renovated between 1996 and 2001. It now holds seven courtrooms and a number of representative rooms for the state parliament.
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Sight Location: Dresden, Germany (See walking tours in Dresden)
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