Grosser Garten Dresden OSM-Karte - 2017-08-16

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. It is rectangular in shape and covers about 1.8 km². Originally established in 1676 on the orders of John George III, Elector of Saxony, it has been a public garden since 1814. Pathways and avenues are arranged symmetrically throughout the park. The ''Sommerpalais'', a small Lustschloss is at the center of the park. Originally established outside the old walls of the city, the park was surrounded by urban areas by the second half of the 19th century. Dresden Zoo and Dresden Botanical Garden were added late in the 19th century. A miniature railway, known as the Parkeisenbahn, operates in the park from April to October.

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's Transparent Factory is the newest building in the park, completed in 2002. It is on ''Straßburger Platz'', in the northwest corner of the park. Image:Großer Garten1.jpg, Park seen from the south-western corner Image:Parkeisenbahn Dresden Dampflokomotive Moritz 2008-08-31.jpg, Park railway Image:Großer Garten14.jpg , ''Sommerpalais'' Image:Luftbildaufnahme des Großen Gartens in Dresden.jpg , Aerial view Image:Dresden - Großer Garten - Herculesallee.jpg, Main avenue through the park

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