Zaschendorf (district) see Special page Zaschendorf
Zauckerode (district) see Special page Zauckerode
Zechsches Haus,  noble house from the end of the 16th century. on the corner of Schössergasse/Kontorgäßchen. It had Originally Mannerist gables, inside there were high-quality stucco ceilings from the end of the 17th century. The house was one of several noble houses in the area around the Residenzschloss. It was named after the Really Privy Councilor Bernhard von Zech, who acquired it in 1702. In 1737 it became an electoral administrative building, and in the 20th century the Arnold Gallery used it for exhibition purposes.

The house, which was destroyed in 1945 and later demolished, was not reconstructed. In its place, a new building with adapted proportions was built with one of the current barcode window facades.

Zehmsches Haus,  Citizens' house built around 1620. The building on Schloßstrasse with its three-story gable represented the highest quality example of a Mannerist house. The gable was structured by pilaster positions, crooked cornices and volutes.

The three-story double-window bay window with pilasters and delicate capitals is located in the central axis, while the sides are bordered by corner rustications. The house was the residence of various noble families, including from 1697 that of Chamber and Mountain Councilor Johann George von Zehmen.

The house, which was destroyed in 1945, was later demolished and only rebuilt in 2010/11 on the previously vacant area as part of the castle hotel. Among other things, the wooden bay window was recreated true to the original - including in terms of material.

Zeilenbebauung (Row development),  Typical development structure in the GDR around the 1960s. It is characterized by residential rows with around five houses that were set up parallel between two streets. Examples are the two Seevorstadte, the Wilsdruffer Vorstadt > and partly the Johannstadt-Süd, but this structure also occurs in outlying districts such as Reick and Dobritz.

In the 1980s there was again an increasing number of row developments, now on slopes with angles parallel to contour lines: These rows were built with the housing series WBS-70 especially in Gorbitz, but also on the Kohlenstraße.

Zeitenströmung (building),  The area of today's ZEITENSTRÖMUNG (time stream)was founded in 1875. Until 1918 it was part of the Arsenal of the Royal Saxon Military, whose main building is now the Military History Museum the Bundeswehr houses. The civil history began after 1919, initially as the site of a turbine factory.

In the GDR, the VEB Stromungsmaschinen was located here, which, among other things, developed the jet turbines for commercial aircraft and later primarily supplied gearboxes for diesel locomotives. The administration building built in 1957/58 by Axel Magdeburg is remarkable.

In 2004, the current owners acquired the site and developed the concept ZEITENSTRÖMUNG. They envision open use and will continue to combine the tradition of the site with modern architecture during further expansion.

Zeitreise DDR Former museum on the way of life in the GDR 1949-1989, originally founded and located in the Neustaedter Markthalle, later in Radebeul and finally on Hochhaus on Albertplatz resident.

The first exhibition section "Mobile East" was opened , further exhibition parts (Living East, Leisure East, ...) followed from April 2006.

After the museum in Radebeul went bankrupt in the summer of 2016, the collection was bought by the retailer Peter Simmel. The Museum was built in a new form in the complex of the Hochhaus reopened at Albertplatz (), the move took place at the turn of the year 2016/17. This brought the collection back to Dresden, very close to where it was founded.

Due to a lack of visitor interest, the museum was closed again at the end of May 2023 and the collections were liquidated.

Zellescher Weg,  is a large 4-lane road and part of the road ring around Dresden. On the south side are buildings of the Technical University (one of them is called "Willersbau" and was built after the 2nd World War) as well as the new built library called Sächsische Landes- und Universitätsbibliothek,. North of the "Zellescher Weg" are Institutes and Student buildings and buildings of the former "Arbeiter- and Bauer Fakultaet" (ABF).

The transport route, which originally belonged to the Altzella monastery, has been used since the 13th century as a connection between the Klosterhof from Leubnitz and that used by Altzella.

Zentral-Theater (former theatre), see Central-Theater
Zentralgasthof Weinböhla [Community Weinböhla], Built in 1899/1900 by a Mr. Förster, it developed into a nationally known and popular gastronomic establishment. In 1954 the property became state-owned and was used by the Gaststätten trade organization (HOG).
After its closure in 1982, the building began to slowly decline.

In 1996, the municipality of Weinböhla bought the house, and extensive restoration and renovation took place in 1997-99. Since then, the central inn, shining in a new light, has been open to the public again and has earned a permanent place among the regional cultural sites.

The historic ballroom of the Zentralgasthof is one of the most beautiful Art Nouveau buildings in the Dresden area.

Zentrenkonzept (Centers concept),  Concept of the state capital regarding the concentration of trade, services, cultural and social institutions. In addition to the city center, 11 district centers (OTZ) and 24 Residential-related centers (WZ) are currently 10 Complex retail locations (KES) mostly on the so-called "greenü a meadow" recorded.

Zerstörung 1945, see Special page 13th/14th February 1945
Zionskirche, 1. profaned1) Church ruin from 1908/12 by
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2. new community center of the Zion church community, was built in 1981/82 by community members under Swedish construction management not far from 1.
A glued timber construction rests on the 2-storey post-frame building with clinker cladding, and the community hall is located in the basement.

3. ev.-meth. Church in Striesen. The simple church with a roof turret, built according to plans by Karl August Alicke, was consecrated in 1950.

Zirkus,
Zirkus Sarrasani,  1912 circular building for the 1901 in Radebeul von Hans Stosch Sarrasani created circus enterprises, of the same name established by Heilmann and M. Littmann. To the arena closed with a flat dome four added themselves the building loosening up stairways, the input area stressed a large Dreiecksgiebel. The 1945 burned out building was torn off later.

At the old site remember a memorial plaque and the Sarrasanibrunnen with his elephants at the circus.

2005 aroused André Sarrasani the vaudeville in Dresden to new life: "TROCADERO Sarrasani theatre Dresden" is called the project in particularly a timber construction between hotel Westin Bellevue and the blockhouse, designed for it, with which Sarrasani returns home to Dresden.

Since then, Sarrasani has been in Dresden regularly over the New Year, initially setting up his quarters at Straßburger Platz and then at various locations.

Zitronenpresse (citrus press),  Popular name for the glass dome of the Art Academy, crowned by a Fama figure >. There is an exhibition room under the dome, which is reminiscent of a lemon squeezer because of its folded glass roof.
Zitzschewig (district of the City of Radebeul), 
siehe special page Zitzschewig
Zoologischer Garten,  established 1861 is one of the eldest Zoo in Germany and was destroyed in 1945. It re-opened partially in 1949 and was rebuilt step by step. Currently in the process of redesign, the Zoo is 13 ha large and about 3000 animals in nearly 400 kinds accommodate.

The newly built giraffe house followed in 2008 and two bulls of this species moved into it. This means that after a 24-year break, giraffes can be seen again in the Dresden Zoo.

In 2010, a large new animal house, the Prof. Brandes House, was handed over. The new building primarily created larger and more modern accommodation for the primates, and new species can now also be shown in large display enclosures.

Since , the Dresden Zoological Garden has two koalas that previously lived in the Duisburg Zoo.

Zöllmen (district),  see special page Ortschaft Gompitz
Zschertnitz (district),  see special page Zschertnitz
Zschieren (district),  see special page Zschieren
Zschonergrund,  is a valley west of Dresden which is a popular destination for outings and where the "Zschonermuehle", a former mill, can be found.
Zschonermühle (former mill),  is a very traditional tavern, formerly a mill, in the "Zschonergrund". It was first mentioned in 1570. In 1917 it ceased grinding and its pub was closed in 1950. In 1985 reconstruction work started. Today it is an inn and a cultural centre.
Zum Schwan, An der Frauenkirche 13,  Built around 1746/47 by Gottfried Findeisen for the blacksmith Johann Samuel Michael. It is named after the sculpture of a swan on the keystone of the entrance portal. It is still kept in the Dresden Lapidarium today.

The house impresses less with its rich decorations, such as its neighbor Zur Glocke, but rather with its height, on a par with that of the Coselpalais next door. Destroyed in 1945 and demolished around 1950, it was rebuilt in 2004/06 as part of what is now called Carree an der Frauenkirche.

Zur Glocke (to the bell), An der Frauenkirche 14, built in 1707/08 for the bell founder Christian Copinus. Until it was destroyed in 1945, there was a small bell above the entrance portal.

Destroyed in 1945 and demolished around 1950, it was rebuilt in 2004/06 as part of what is now called Carree an der Frauenkirche. The new building was raised by one floor compared to the original in order to create a more harmonious transition to the neighboring house Zum Schwan, but also to the Rampischen Strasse 1. Before 1945, "The Bell" the lowest of the houses, the "Swan" The firewall became too dominant.

Zwergenschatzbrunnen (fountains),  1998 erschaffener Brunnen mit Plastik von Marion Kahnemann im Garten des Senioren-Wohnparkes Elsa-Fenske.
Zwillingsbrunnen (fountains), The two fountains stood in front of the Ring Café from 1957 to 2000. (today Maredo) on Dr.-K&uum;lz-Ring and had to move due to the construction of the Altmarkt-Galerie. Why they were not put back in the city center after the construction work remains a secret to the city administration. After 6 years of storage in the lapidarium, they were given a new location in Johannstadt in 2006 through collaboration between the housing cooperative of the same name and the city. The mosaics were redesigned based on old photos.

The term twin fountain is occasionally also used for the two fountains at Albertplatz.

Zwinger,  built 1709-28 by Daniel Poeppelmann is one of Dresden's landmarks (besides the "Dresdener Frauenkirche"). It consists of the "Kronentor" with "Langgalerie", the "Wallpavillion" and the "Glockenspielpavillion" as well and some connecting buildings. A special attraction is the "Nymphenbad", an "open air ballroom". The sculptural work comes from Balthasar Permoser or other well-known artists under his direction.

On the north side of the "Zwinger" is the picture gallery, design by Gottfried Semper, which does not belong directly to the complex.

Zwinger [Source: Openstreetmap] - View larger map

In 1924-36 the kennel was renovated under Hubert Ermisch, including the entrance pavilion Glockenspiel made of Meissen porcelain attached. The Monument to King Friedrich August I., which was erected in the inner courtyard of the Zwinger in 1843, had to give way to the redesign. Ermisch also led the reconstruction after 1945.

Overview plan Zwinger

Zwingergaststätte (former restaurant), in the GDR-era great restaurant at the post Postplatz, see under its colloquial name Freßwürfel (food cubes)

The restaurant complex "Am Zwinger" located at Postplatz. was built between 1965 and 1967 according to plans by the architects Gerhard Müller and Günther Gruner built and included the "Radeberger Keller", a dance restaurant, a wine restaurant, the "Festival Café" on the roof terrace, the fast food restaurant "Gastronom" and an ice cream bar. The house, which opened in 1967, was for "hygienic reasons". closed.

Due to disputes between the property owners at the time, the planned demolition was repeatedly delayed; only the part that belonged to the Adventa property, about a third, was demolished because of the necessary building freedom for the so-called "bar". ; initially demolished. The desolate remaining building was full of cheap junk sellers. and didn't exactly have a positive impact on the city center within sight of the Zwinger.

The remaining part of the building was demolished by the summer of 2007, and the Wilsdruffer Kubus built on this property was completed in the summer of 2008.

Zwingerteich,  a little lake located within the 6.5 ha large Park area west of the "Zwinger". There are redesigned remains of the old moat, which can still be seen in front of the "Kronentor".