Hofkirche and Residenzschloss
From the point of view of the history of architecture the Theaterplatz is the most important square of Dresden. It is surrounded by a rich in contrast conglomerate, composed of the architectural styles Baroque, Renaissance and Classicism – the baroque Catholic Hofkirche, Dresden Castle (Renaissance), the classical Schinkelwache of Altstadt (Old town), the baroque Zwinger Palace, the Old Masters Picture Gallery (Gemäldegalerie/Sempergalerie), the Semper Opera House (neo- Renaissance), and the "Italian Village" restaurant complex: It was built according to plans of Stadtbaurat Hans Erlwein 1911/13, but in his version of "Art Nouveau" style. Which is basically Reform style with decoration in historic styles and Art Nouveau.