For centuries the Residenzschloss - the royal palace in Dresden - served as the seat of government for the Saxon Rulers of the Wettin family. Today it is home to a number of museums, including one of Dresden's most famous attractions, the Green Vault, a large treasure chamber.The vast palace is located in the heart of historic Dresden and comprises a number of wings and structures that were built over a span of several centuries.he origin of the Residenzschloss goes back to the thirteenth century when a fort was built here. The fort was first expanded in the early fifteenth century, when the Hausmann Tower was built. In 1530 George the Bearded, duke of Saxony, commissioned the construction of the Georgenbau as the residence of the Wettin Family. During the reign of Maurice, elector of Saxony in the mid-sixteenth century, the castle further evolved into a magnificent Renaissance palace and it continued to expand during the latter half of the sixteenth century when the Royal Stables and the Langer Gang were built.