Dresden Taschenberg Palace - Celebrate love while it lasts Metal Print

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Countess Cosel (1680 to 1765), born as Anna Constantia von Brockdorff, is one of the most enigmatic figures in the history of Saxony. With her beauty and charm she conquered the heart of Augustus the Strong. When August der Starke brought her as official mistress to his court in Dresden's Residential Palace, one of the most famous love stories in the history of Saxony began.
In 1711 he had the huge, but light and airy Taschenberg Palace built for her. Not just a 'communicating' door but a whole underground passage and an arched passage connected it with his Royal Palace. However, in the opinion of the court, Anna Constantia interfered too much with politics and encountered strong resistance, especially after Augustus had promised to marry her. And the polish aristocracy tried to supplant the Protestant countess with a Catholic mistress.
Countess Cosel's biggest mistake was to fight against being sacrificed for the Polish Crown. She lost. Wh...

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