asisi panometer dresden

See the destruction of Dresden 1945 in the panoramic view was fascinating. Real chilling with dramatic music.

The panometer gives an impressive 360' view on the destroyed Dresden after the air raids in february 1945 (nowadays considered as a crime of war). The exhibition (until 31 May 2015) also reflects on bombing of other cities during the second World War (Warchau, Rotterdam e.o.). From June on the panaroma will be of Dresden in 1750. The impressive '45 panorame is planned for the first months of each year.

Went on the 13th Feb 2015, the day commemorating 70 years since the bombing of Dresden, to see the "Dresden 1945" exhibition inside this restored gas holder. The shape and size of the building gives great opportunities for visual exhibitions, which the creators here made proper use of. The "virtual reality"-type panorama of how Dresden looked like after the retaliatory atrocities committed by the Allies on that day (some 25,000 civilian victims, mostly women, children and elderly), is ravishing and makes one contemplative of the horrors of war. This was not only a very informative exhibition on the topic of that particular day in history, but also a very moving one - I noticed people crying as they were watching the life-sized pictures of ruined baroque splendours and piles of corpses amidst the rubble.The only thing rather ruining the experience were the very loud tour guides who were "presenting" to groups info panels that already had the same information written on them. Completely useless way to spoil the otherwise very well-created athmosphere of the museum, since all the relevant information was already on those panels. Even though the creators of the exhibition used both visual (the 3D imagery + info panels) and auditory (beautiful but very sombre music) stimuli - in a great way, I might add - to guide the visitor into the appropriately grim mood, both tour guides spoke in such a shrill and animated way that one would think they were presenting the newest gadgets inside a DisneyWorld attraction. Fortunately, their voices were no longer heard once we were up in the observation tower.Also, we only found out towards the end (overheard people speaking) that there were binoculars available at the entrance, and in the remaining few minutes till closing time, were able to see a LOT more detail in the 3D imagery cylinder. Wish someone had told us that option existed when we came in!?!

Good magnified picture of old world dresden accompanied by the sites and sounds . Would be even better if the image changes once in a while other than just the lighting.

This stop is about 5,5 km from the city center. Easily reached using the streetcar and then maybe a 20 minute walk. We walked there, enjoying a stroll through the large garden, then took the streetcar back.This stop is like nothing we have seen before. You get a bit of Dresden's history and then you see this amazing 360 degree, multiple story high, 24 hour display. In the center of this enormous room is a 4 story platform that you climb up stairs to reach the top. You then get to see Dresden from the roof tops, but this is Dresden way back when. The artist who painted is so talented that you forget that what you are looking at is flat. You see the entire day from dawn to the next dawn. As you descend you see different perspectives of Dresden. It is truly amazing!

Must see attraction in Dresden really. Make sure that you reserve a good 2 hours if not more for enjoying the place. You can reach the panometer (looks like a very big silo from the outside) by car or bus, walking from dowtown through the "Grosser Garten Park" is a very nice walk but only for the most courageous as it takes some time even at a good pace. As I read through the previous reviews, I also recommend to see the city first for giving you a perspective and landmarks on what you will be actually seeing inside the panometer. The attraction will bring you to the past of Dresden using technology with great dimensions and colors for a very high quality result.

You must go. This massive panorama sucks you in and takes your breath away - you will not have seen anything like it. THe detail is fabulous and scale awe inspiring. On the way back, walk to the big gardens and get the little train back to the VW factory or a tour. Great day exploring the south eastern part of the city.

as well as enjoying the industrial archeology and seeing parts of Dresden well off the usual tourist routes (but very easy to get to on public transport (tram 1 or 2, Liepstaedter Strasse stop, you will see the gasometer in the distance, to your right will be the car park of a super market,walk down the road the to the left of the super market, proceed to the main road (big traffic lights) cross over it, turn left and take the next right; suburban train (SBahn)it has a station named after it or bus 64 stops outside) the inside of this defunct storage space for gas has been turned into something quite magical. The firm of Asisi (he is an architect and artist) using historical documents, plans, maps and the numerous paintings Canaletto did of Dresden, making imaginative use of technology, have created, on a skin round the walls of the gas holder, a panorama of Dresden life in the Baroque period - from nobility to street urchins. Accessed by a giant metal 'fire-escape' staircase the visitor ascends to the various level, where on viewing platforms giving 360 degree walk-ways, the scene takes on a new perspective as you rise higher and the illumination passes from sunrise to day, evening and sunset, to night time when the owls hoot and a storm rages. The interpretation is such that you feel you are standing on the roof of the church with the work men, or gazing over the meadows at the approaching storm coming from the hills in the distance, or crossing the river in one of the many boats and barges plying their routes. Selling wares with the shopkeepers or riding past in you carriage or sedan chair. Not too many of those however for this is working and trading and playing city, the streets thronged with the workers and townspeople at their business.At the end on the lowest level their are exhibitions and explanations of artifacts and and customs of the times, including one very amusing section on fleas (no respecters of rank it would seem) and history relevant to to time and place set alongside significant happenings elsewhere.There is also a comprehensive and revealing video on the objectives behind the undertaking and how the whole thing was achieved. This appears to be in German only, although written boards are in German and English.The one criticism I would make is that for me I should have liked to have the chance to see how the thing took off and was built up, before I went on the viewing circuit. Of course it is always possible to go round again on the same ticket, something I would have done had time allowed, but I'd spent so much time looking that closing time came much too soon. If this is your sort of thing the be sure to allow at least 2 -3 hours, get there early and leave time in your stay to come back. Cost was 10 euro per person, it is closed on Mondays (like most German museums).There are other such exhibits in Berlin, Leipzig, Rome, and ... look up Asisi for yourself. Enjoy your visits.

The location is difficult to find when walking. A bus stop is in front of the area. The museum is a must go when visiting Dresden. Do it best after a sightseeing tour of the old town so you can imagine the locations better. An exhibition before and after the Panorama explains the background of the picture and the making of.

We walked all the way from the city center and back. The first part of the visit was a bit disappointing because the pictures shown and explanation given was a rehash of what we had seen and heard in town. The highlight, however, is the 360° panorama of Dresden several centuries ago, which can be viewed from several levels. The dimming of the lights to mimic nighttime was a nice added touch.

It was a wet day in Dresden so hubby said we would do the 360 and a few other inside experiences today. We caught the number 1 tram to the destination and only had a little walk from there.A lot better than I expected. Dresden how it use to be. Walk the tower to see the panorama from different heights. The entry has German and English explanations.Entry is €10 each. The tram ticket €5.50 all day per person and we caught a bus, located right outside the exhibition, back to the tram station, ticket covers both forms of transportation.Loved it..

It was okay for a few minutes but I expected more. Just a big mural on a wall and I found it a bit cheesy. It's okay if you have nothing else to do, but I wouldn't recommend making a special trip out here.

If you want an overall look how Dresden is so special you have to go here and find out how unusual it is. It is a 360 degrees photographic mural of the City. Just 5 mins walk from Reick Station.

Inside the panometer you get to see the city as it was from different perspectives and the various scenes and use of mixed media is brilliant.

A bit out of the normal tourist's way but it's atually pretty easy to find with the S-Bahn. Incredible pictures -- when I was there, they had Baroque Dresden as the theme but I think the themes may change.