It was okay for a few minutes but I expected more. Just a big mural on a wall and I found it a bit cheesy. It's okay if you have nothing else to do, but I wouldn't recommend making a special trip out here.
A bit out of the normal tourist's way but it's atually pretty easy to find with the S-Bahn. Incredible pictures -- when I was there, they had Baroque Dresden as the theme but I think the themes may change.
as well as enjoying the industrial archeology and seeing parts of Dresden well off the usual tourist routes (but very easy to get to on public transport (tram 1 or 2, Liepstaedter Strasse stop, you will see the gasometer in the distance, to your right will be the car park of a super market,walk down the road the to the left of the super market, proceed to the main road (big traffic lights) cross over it, turn left and take the next right; suburban train (SBahn)it has a station named after it or bus 64 stops outside) the inside of this defunct storage space for gas has been turned into something quite magical. The firm of Asisi (he is an architect and artist) using historical documents, plans, maps and the numerous paintings Canaletto did of Dresden, making imaginative use of technology, have created, on a skin round the walls of the gas holder, a panorama of Dresden life in the Baroque period - from nobility to street urchins. Accessed by a giant metal 'fire-escape' staircase the visitor ascends to the various level, where on viewing platforms giving 360 degree walk-ways, the scene takes on a new perspective as you rise higher and the illumination passes from sunrise to day, evening and sunset, to night time when the owls hoot and a storm rages. The interpretation is such that you feel you are standing on the roof of the church with the work men, or gazing over the meadows at the approaching storm coming from the hills in the distance, or crossing the river in one of the many boats and barges plying their routes. Selling wares with the shopkeepers or riding past in you carriage or sedan chair. Not too many of those however for this is working and trading and playing city, the streets thronged with the workers and townspeople at their business.At the end on the lowest level their are exhibitions and explanations of artifacts and and customs of the times, including one very amusing section on fleas (no respecters of rank it would seem) and history relevant to to time and place set alongside significant happenings elsewhere.There is also a comprehensive and revealing video on the objectives behind the undertaking and how the whole thing was achieved. This appears to be in German only, although written boards are in German and English.The one criticism I would make is that for me I should have liked to have the chance to see how the thing took off and was built up, before I went on the viewing circuit. Of course it is always possible to go round again on the same ticket, something I would have done had time allowed, but I'd spent so much time looking that closing time came much too soon. If this is your sort of thing the be sure to allow at least 2 -3 hours, get there early and leave time in your stay to come back. Cost was 10 euro per person, it is closed on Mondays (like most German museums).There are other such exhibits in Berlin, Leipzig, Rome, and ... look up Asisi for yourself. Enjoy your visits.
We walked all the way from the city center and back. The first part of the visit was a bit disappointing because the pictures shown and explanation given was a rehash of what we had seen and heard in town. The highlight, however, is the 360° panorama of Dresden several centuries ago, which can be viewed from several levels. The dimming of the lights to mimic nighttime was a nice added touch.
It was a wet day in Dresden so hubby said we would do the 360 and a few other inside experiences today. We caught the number 1 tram to the destination and only had a little walk from there.A lot better than I expected. Dresden how it use to be. Walk the tower to see the panorama from different heights. The entry has German and English explanations.Entry is €10 each. The tram ticket €5.50 all day per person and we caught a bus, located right outside the exhibition, back to the tram station, ticket covers both forms of transportation.Loved it..
If you want an overall look how Dresden is so special you have to go here and find out how unusual it is. It is a 360 degrees photographic mural of the City. Just 5 mins walk from Reick Station.
The location is difficult to find when walking. A bus stop is in front of the area. The museum is a must go when visiting Dresden. Do it best after a sightseeing tour of the old town so you can imagine the locations better. An exhibition before and after the Panorama explains the background of the picture and the making of.
You must go. This massive panorama sucks you in and takes your breath away - you will not have seen anything like it. THe detail is fabulous and scale awe inspiring. On the way back, walk to the big gardens and get the little train back to the VW factory or a tour. Great day exploring the south eastern part of the city.
Inside the panometer you get to see the city as it was from different perspectives and the various scenes and use of mixed media is brilliant.
Good magnified picture of old world dresden accompanied by the sites and sounds . Would be even better if the image changes once in a while other than just the lighting.