Golden Rider
Goldener Reiter
The gilded equestrian statue of Augustus II the Strong, Elector of Saxony and King of Poland, in the New Town Market, one of Dresden’s best-known landmarks.
The equestrian statue of Augustus II the Strong, Elector of Saxony and King of Poland, stands in Neustädter Markt. Cast in bronze by Wiedemann in 1736, it was then gilded all over. The rider faces east, symbolizing his Polish throne. The statue stands at the north end of Augustus Bridge, about a 5-minute walk from the Old Town across the bridge. It lies on the way to King’s Street (Hauptstraße) and the Outer New Town, so it is easy to stop for a photo. It is open all day and free to visit. The view back across the river to the Old Town skyline is especially nice in the evening.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Saxon Steamship Company Paddle Steamers
- Brühl's Terrace
- Procession of Princes
- Dresden Cathedral (Hofkirche)
- Frauenkirche & Neumarkt
- Dresden Transport Museum
- Albertinum
- Semperoper