the strong one is the old masters picture gallery among the masterpieces to be seen here a raphael sistine madonna with its world famous details the collection focuses on great works from the 15th to the 18th centuries. from titian to rim brand that's finger hosts great names of art history much to augustus the strongs credit. the prince elector also to create a thorough renovation for the dresden castle. he had the state apartments installed now after being closed for over 70 years they've reopened to the public. after world war 2 bombing the dresden castle was just a shell reconstruction only began piece by piece in 1986 the painstaking restoration of the state apartments is yet another phase in a long process. the dresden armory started by saxon dukes and electors has been open to the public since 2013. incidentally augustus the strong was not quite as good a commander in wartime as he was an architect or art collector. his treasure chamber the green vault sparkles with jewels and precious gemstones augustus the strong himself put them on public display what good is wealth and fine taste in art