The Zwinger Palace is a historical building in the city of Dresden, Germany. It was built between 1710 and 1728, and it is considered to be one of the most important baroque palaces in Europe. The palace was originally built as a courtly pleasure garden, and it was used for the celebration of the court and the arts. Today, it houses several museums, including the Old Masters Picture Gallery, the Porcelain Collection, and the Royal Cabinet of Mathematical and Physical Instruments. The palace also has several beautiful courtyards, gardens, and fountains, and it is a popular tourist attraction in Dresden.