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Wettinsäule

Commemorating 800 Years of Wettin Rule

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Dresden: First Steps10 pts

Dresden: Explorer25 pts

Dresden: Insider50 pts

The Wettinsäule in the Dresden Heath commemorates the 800th anniversary of the House of Wettin, celebrated in 1889. This concrete monument is a registered heritage site in Saxony, bearing the inscription: 'In memory of the 800th jubilee celebration of the House of Wettin - Dresden Heath 1889'.

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Heritage Status: Heritage Monument

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You're standing before the Wettinsäule in the Dresden Heath, a monument dedicated to the 800th anniversary of the House of Wettin celebrated in 1889. This concrete memorial is not just a historical marker but also a registered heritage site in Saxony. Notice the inscription: 'In memory of the 800th jubilee celebration of the House of Wettin - Dresden Heath 1889'. The column stands here to honor the long reign of the Wettin family, a significant force in Saxon history. If you look southeast, you'll spot the Prießnitztalstraße with the Kannenhenkel Bridge just 225 meters away.