Goat's Palace

The Palace of the Goat is a luxurious Rococo building located in Dresden.

The palace was built in 1744-1746 by architect Johann Christoph Kneuffel. But in 1760 the building was badly damaged by the hostilities of the Seven Years War. In 1762, the destroyed building was bought by Count Kozel, the son of Augustus the Strong and his favorite Countess Kozel. The count asked the chief architect of Saxony, Julius Schwartz, to restore the building, turning it into a residential palace complex. In addition, two two-storey side wings were added. The palace was named after the count. Work on the construction of the palace continued until 1764.

Now the palace is a 5-storey building with a central risalite and a triangular pediment. Sculptural decorations are the works of Knoeffel. Special attention should be paid to the main palace gate, decorated with 12 figures-angels. This decoration is one of the best examples of Saxon Baroque.

Today, the palace houses restaurants and cafes, as well as office space.