Are you captivated by Renaissance and early modern art? These are the best museums to visit in Saxony:
1Old Masters Painting Gallery
DresdenThe Old Masters Painting Gallery (Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister) is a musuem in Dresden that holds a collection of paintings from the 15th to the 18th centuries. The collection contains over 750 paintings, including old masterpieces from the Italian Renaissance and Baroque, but also works by the Flemi 2Royal Cabinet of Mathematical and Physical Instruments
DresdenRoyal Cabinet of Mathematical and Physical Instruments (Mathematisch-Physikalischer Salon) is a museum in Dresden that belongs to the Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden. It is a museum of historic clocks and scientific instruments. The museum holds and exhibits a collection that includes globes, ast 3Museum der Bildenden Künste
LeipzigThe Museum of Fine Arts in Leipzig (Museum der Bildenden Künste) is a museum that, with more than 10,000 m² of exhibition space, is one of the largest exhibition halls in Germany. The collection contains approximately 3,500 paintings, 1,000 sculptures and 60,000 graphics. It includes works from the 4Städtische Sammlungen Freital auf Schloss Burgk
FreitalSchloß Burgk is a Saxon castle located in Burgk, which is part of the municipality of Freital, in the district of Saxon Switzerland-East Ore Mountains. This historical site offers a glimpse into the architectural style of the Renaissance period, with its characteristic scroll gables. The castle has been restored in the 19th century, preserving its historical charm and significance. 5Museum of Local History (Stadtgeschichtliches)
LeipzigThe Stadtgeschichtliches Museum Leipzig is a museum in Leipzig that collects, documents and exhibits objects, information and contexts of the city from the city of Leipzig in the early Middle Ages to the present. Housed in the city town hall, this museum is devoted to the history of Leipzig. Visitor 6Schloß Voigtsberg
OelsnitzThe Voigtsberg Castle, which was later renamed Schloss Voigtsberg, is a typical high medieval castle. It was significantly damaged during the Thirty Years' War and was subsequently rebuilt into a castle. This transformation has given the structure a unique blend of architectural styles, making it a fascinating site for history and architecture enthusiasts. 7Gnandstein Castle
FrohburgBurg Gnandstein, situated above the Wyhra river in Gnandstein, a district of the city of Frohburg, in the Leipzig district in Saxony, is a significant historical site. It is recognized as Saxony's best-preserved Romanesque fortress, offering a unique glimpse into the region's past. 8Klosterkirche und Sakralmuseum St. Annen
KamenzSince August 2011, the Klosterkirche St. Annen has been serving multiple purposes. It is not only a place for ecclesiastical activities and concerts but also houses the Klosterkirche und Sakralmuseum St. Annen. This museum showcases sacred works of art from the Kamenz churches, offering visitors a chance to appreciate the religious artistry of the region. 9Barockschloss Königshain
KönigshainThe Barockschloss Königshain, also referred to as Neues Schloss Königshain, is one of two castles located in the community of Königshain, situated in the Görlitz district. This region is part of Upper Lusatia, an area in eastern Saxony. The castle is a significant part of the local history and architecture, offering visitors a glimpse into the past.