In the Augustusstrasse, at the back side of the Langer Gang (long corridor) at the Royal Mews, a 102 meter (334ft) long mural decorates the wall. Known as the Procession of Princes or Fürstenzug in German, it depicts a parade of rulers of the House of Wettin since 1127.In total 93 people are portrayed on the mural. The 35 noblemen - princes, dukes, margraves and kings - are shown on horseback while foot soldiers and other people accompany them. The name of each ruler is inscribed below his image. The procession starts with Konrad the Great, who ruled from 1127 to 1156.The last King, Friedrich August III is NOT depicted on Fürstenzug. During the restoration from 1904 on, with Meissen porcelain tiles instead of the original sgraffito, King Georg died unexpectedly but the authorities decided NOT to add the picture of the new King.
All the people depicted are shown in contemporary clothing styles.
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