The Zwinger's purpose is to serve as a representative collection of landmarks from all cultures and the arts. The Zwinger was created by August II, Elector of Saxony and King of Poland under the rule of Frederick Augustus I in Dresden in 1730. It is comprised primarily of an open plaza in front, with two main sections: one long section with low-lying buildings on either side and the other one short section which has gateways on its own. The gateway’s two towers can be found at either end of the long sections—the tower on your left when you enter through any gate facing east or west will be Hildebrandt Tower.