Monument to King Johann
Theaterplatz 301067, Dresden, Germany
Description:
The monument to King Johann of Saxony is one of the main attractions of Dresden. It is installed in front of the opera house in the heart of the Theatre Square. The author of the monument is the famous German sculptor Johannes Schilling. The pedestal of the sculpture is decorated with various bas-reliefs dedicated to the activities of the king as a lawyer, linguist, translator of the Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri, as well as a scientist and founder of scientific societies.
The monument was made of bronze, its height is about 17 meters. The grand opening of the monument took place in the summer of 1889 with the participation of local authorities. In 1985, its reconstruction was carried out, special attention was paid to bas-reliefs, some of them were completely remade. On the perimeter of the monument there are four small fountains made in the Empire style.
Every year, this place attracts thousands of tourists who want to enjoy this outstanding monument of architecture firsthand, as well as make unique photos. You can buy a smaller copy of the monument in any souvenir shop located in the southern part of the Theater Square.