Germany at a Glance
50 The Semper Opera House The Semper Opera is a famous historic building and for many the most representa- tive in Dresden. The name of this Opera House is in honors of the architect Gottfried Semper who designed and built it using an Italian Renaissance style. Nowadays, in the Semper Opera House productions and world known opera performances are shown. • www.semperoper.de The Dresden Castle This famous castle was built in the 15 th century with a renaissance style as the royal residence of Saxon leaders, especially of August the Strong. Through the years the castle suffered many changes which are revealed in the mix of the Renaissance, Baroque and Classicist styles. After World War II, it was reconstructed as a museum complex. • www.skd.museum 3 4a
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