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Japanese Palace Description

(Local Name: Japanisches Palais) The Japanisches Palais (enlarged in Baroque and neo-classical style in 1727-37 under the direction of M. D. Pöppelmann) is richly decked with chinoiserie. Originally built to house Augustus the Strong's collection of porcelain, it now contains the study collections of the Provincial Museum of Prehistory and the Museum of Ethnography.

Hobbies & Activities category: Architecture - Roman, Greek, classical; Observe ethnic peoples, folk customs; Historical museum; Architecture - Baroque or Rococo