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Sept. 5, 2017: Dresden's Fabulous Green Vault

Marilyn Jones 9/5/175:00 AM

While on a Viking River Cruise, I visited the Green Vault in Dresden, Germany. The museum, housed in Dresden Castle, is the largest collection of treasure in Europe. Founded by Augustus the Strong in 1723, it features a wealth of Baroque to Classicism artworks made of gold, silver and other precious metals; many encrusted with precious jewels.

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DrFumblefingerGumbo Guru

Absolutely amazing craftsmanship! Never even heard of it before, Marilyn, thanks for sharing this.

9/5/173:36 PM

Marilyn JonesTG Guru

DrFumblefinger posted:
Absolutely amazing craftsmanship! Never even heard of it before, Marilyn, thanks for sharing this.

Thank you...it was amazing!!

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