Description
(Local Name: Stallgebäude (Johanneum)) The old Stallgebäude (Stable Building) in Dresden's Neumarkt, now the Johanneum, also dates from the late 16th century, with alterations in the 18th and 19th centuries; the external staircase was added in 1729. From 1722 to 1856 it was a picture gallery, and since 1956 it has housed the Transport Museum (Verkehrsmuseum; railroads, urban transport, motor vehicles, shipping, air travel; special section on the history of the bicycle).

To the left of the main front is the Schöne Pforte ("Beautiful Doorway"; not restored), a jewel of Renaissance architecture (before 1555) which was originally the entrance to the palace chapel.

In front of the Johanneum stands the Peace Fountain (Friedensbrunnen), originally the Turks' Fountain (Türkenbrunnen).
Do-It-Yourself Tours
Address
Dresden Transport Museum
JohanneumAugustusstrasse 1
D-01067 Dresden
Germany
Hours
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
OpenClosed10:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:00
Closed17:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:00
Guides
Guided tour available as optional extra.
Typical Visit
1 hour 50 minutes
Attractions Near Transport Museum, Dresden