Dresden evolved into one of Germany’s most beautiful cities after it became the residence of the Wettins, rulers of Saxony for over 800 years. In the 18th century the city was one of Europe’s most important cultural centers with grandiose buildings like the Semper Opera House and Zwinger.
After allied fire bombings obliterated the historical center reconstruction of Dresden’s magnificent landmarks would drag on for more than sixty years.
Dresden evolved into one of Germany’s most beautiful cities after it became the residence of the Wettins, rulers of Saxony for over 800 years. In the 18th century the city was one of Europe’s most important cultural centers with grandiose buildings like the Semper Opera House and Zwinger.
After allied fire bombings obliterated the historical center reconstruction of Dresden’s magnificent landmarks would drag on for more than sixty years.
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ZwingerZwinger Palace
The Zwinger Palace is Dresden’s most famous landmark. This Baroque complex of pavilions and galleries was…
FrauenkircheChurch of Our Lady
For almost fifty years, the Frauenkirche (Church of our Lady) was nothing more than a pile…
Semper Opera HouseSächsische Staatsoper
The Semper Opera House or Semperoper in Dresden is home to the Sächsische Staatsoper, one of…
Procession of PrincesFürstenzug
In the Augustusstraße, at the back side of the Langer Gang (long corridor) at the Royal…
HofkircheDresden Cathedral
The Catholic Hofkirche (literally, Church of the Court) was built by Saxon ruler Augustus III as…
Brühl TerraceBrühlsche Terrasse
The Brühl Terrace is one of the most popular places in Dresden. The terraced promenade offers…
Golden RiderGoldener Reiter
The Goldener Reiter (Golden Rider), a gilded equestrian statue of Augustus the Strong, is one of…
TheaterplatzTheater Square
Dresden’s Theaterplatz is a beautiful square framed by some of the city’s most important landmarks such…
Military History MuseumRüstkammer
Dresden’s History Museum, also known as Rüstkammer (Armory), has a magnificent collection of historical armor and…
Royal PalaceResidenzschloss
For centuries the Residenzschloss – the royal palace in Dresden – served as the seat of…
KreuzkircheChurch of the Holy Cross
The Kreuzkirche is an eighteenth-century church in Neoclassicist style. It was damaged by bombardments in 1945,…
Großer GartenGreat Garden
Dresden’s Großer Garten – or “Great Garden” – is a public park that was first established…
Blue WonderBlaues Wunder
Quite an accomplishment in its time, Dresden’s Blue Wonder Bridge still attracts plenty of attention from…
Old Masters Picture GalleryGemäldegalerie Alte Meister
The Gemädegalerie Alte Meister in Dresden is an art gallery with an excellent collection of masterpieces…
Neustadt
While most of Dresden’s main attractions can be found in Altstadt, the historic heart of the…
New Town HallNeues Rathaus
The Neues Rathaus, or New Town Hall, is a monumental building in neo-Renaissance style with a…
JohanneumRoyal Mews
The Johanneum is an elegant sixteenth-century building, originally constructed as the royal mews. Today it is…
Yenidze
An unusual addition to the Dresden skyline, the Yenidze building provides an “Arabian Nights” atmosphere for…