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

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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7 years ago

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

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