New Green Vault (Neues Grunes Gewolbe) Tourism

New Green Vault (Neues Grünes Gewölbe) is one of the most renowned treasure chambers in Europe, located in Dresden, the capital city of the Free State of Saxony, Germany. It is situated within Dresden Castle (Dresdner Residenzschloss), in the historical center of Dresden. This museum contains a wealth of baroque to classical precious artifacts made of gold, silver, gemstones, ivory, and other precious materials. The Green Vault was established by Augustus the Strong of Saxony in the 18th century and comprises two sections, the Historic Green Vault and the New Green Vault. The New Green Vault focuses on presenting individual items in well-lit showcases, allowing visitors to admire the intricate details of each piece. It showcases masterpieces like the 'Court of Delhi on the Birthday of Grand Mogul Aureng-Zeb' and the 'Cherry Stone with 185 Carved Faces', demonstrating the extraordinary craftsmanship and wealth of the Saxon court. The museum's treasures reflect not only the artistic and cultural significance but also the power and wealth of the Saxon electors and kings of Poland.