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Moritzmonument
Dresden's oldest sandstone monument
Counts toward these achievements:
Dresden: First Steps10 pts
Dresden: Explorer25 pts
Dresden: Insider50 pts
Created in 1555 by Hans Walther, the Moritzmonument is a 6-meter high and 3-meter wide sandstone memorial located at Jungfernbastei in Dresden. Situated at the northeastern corner of the city's fortifications, it marks the eastern end of the Brühl Terrace. It was the first monument dedicated to a member of the Wettin dynasty, making it a significant heritage site in Saxony.
Quick Facts
- Heritage Status
- Heritage Monument
Audio Guide
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Part of These Trails
Monuments of Dresden — Walk IIStop 2 of 10
Location
Nearby
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