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  • Brühlsche Terrasse - Dresden
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  • Zwinger, Dresden

    1. Zwinger

    If you like the excess of Baroque architecture you’ll love the Zwinger. The word ‘Zwinger’ derives from the German word ‘Zwingen’ which means to constrain, and ‘Zwingenhof’ refers to the area between...   more
  • Royal Palace, Dresden

    2. Royal Palace

    The Royal Palace, or Residenzschloss, was the permanent residence of the Kings and Electors of Saxony from 1485 until the abdication of Augustus III in 1918. Starting out as a citadel in the 13th cent...   more
  • Fürstenzug (Procession of the dukes), Dresden

    3. Fürstenzug (Procession of the dukes)

    The neat thing to observe is all the small mosaic porcelain tiles that make up this mural that stretches for about 300 feet and 30 feet in height. The mural was constructed in 1589 originally as part...   more
  • Frauenkirche, Dresden

    4. Frauenkirche

    Church was built in baroque style in 1726 – 1743. Second World War damaged church and for some time it was standing as a symbol of peace, anti-war. Church was fully restored only in 2005. Actually,...   more
  • River Elbe, Dresden

    5. River Elbe

    The best views of the old town are from the opposite (Neustadt) riverbank. A plus are the several gardens along the river, starting at Marienbrücke with the garden of the Japanese Palace, the gardens...   more
  • Semper Opera, Dresden

    6. Semper Opera

    Semper Opera as built by German architect Semper, as the name of building clarifies. As Opera house, it is one of the most famous and the most oldest, also, as I should tell after sightseeing, one of...   more
  • Hofkirche, Dresden

    7. Hofkirche

    Writing a tip about somewhere that I haven’t gone into is something I try not to do but there are always going to be exceptions to the rule and The Hofkirche is one of them. It’s a Dresden landmark...   more
  • Neustadt, Dresden

    8. Neustadt

    This church is located right in the so called nightlife district "Äußere Neustadt" which is also a popular residential area, in particular among young families and students. The congregation is very...   more
  • Brühlsche Terrassen, Dresden

    9. Brühlsche Terrassen

    Bruhl‘s terrace differently is called Europe‘s balcony (maybe due to just nice view, representing power and vitality of Europe). Place is like a promenade along Elbe river on one side and famous...   more
  • Yenidze, Dresden

    10. Yenidze

    „Yenidze is a strange name“ - I thought when I first heard it. It looked like Georgian word. Actually it is old cigarette factory, the name comes from former Ottoman Empire town. It was built in...   more
  • Kreuzkirche, Dresden

    11. Kreuzkirche

    This church is somewhat hidden behind the main Landsstrasse. It is the fourth church to be erected on this site. It was first dedicated in 1388, and after 1491 it burned down five times. This last...   more
  • Albertinum, Dresden

    12. Albertinum

    Original Albertinum dates back to the second half of the 19th century. It is a building that houses big collection of sculptures. All building complex is quite mixed, as new 21st century architecture...   more
  • Blaues Wunder, Dresden

    13. Blaues Wunder

    To the south of town by the palaces that set along the Elbe is the bridge called Blue Wonder-Blaus Wunder. It is the next to oldest bridge in Dresden because the rest were destroyed by WWII invasions....   more
  • Striezelmarkt (Christmas market), Dresden

    14. Striezelmarkt (Christmas market)

    Dresden has one of Germany's oldest Christmas markets and one that has not become overly touristy. These markets are the main reason to go to Germany in winter and are always a highlight for the first...   more
  • Schloss Pillnitz, Dresden

    15. Schloss Pillnitz

    Pillnitz Palace and gardens are a magnificent example of the harmonic combination of architecture and nature in Saxony. Nothing of the previous medieval buildings remained. Elector Duke Augustus the...   more
  • Akademie der Künste (New masters gallery), Dresden

    16. Akademie der Künste (New masters gallery)

    Unfortunately this renowned collection of new masters is currently closed for renovations but some of the works are on display at the Zwinger's Old Master's Gallery. It's been closed since 2006 so...   more
  • Theaterplatz, Dresden

    17. Theaterplatz

    As I often say most cities have a focal point and I think it would be fair to say that Dresden’s would be the Theaterplatz.It gets its name from the Hoftheater,...   more
  • Historic Green Vault, Dresden

    18. Historic Green Vault

    The Historic Green Vault is a stunning collection of jewellery. "Historic" describes the difference to the New Green Vault - here you can see the items in their...   more
  • State Art Collections, Dresden

    19. State Art Collections

    Dresden's State Art Collections go back to the so called "Kunstkammer" (art chamber), established in 1560 by the Saxon Elector Dukes, are one of the greatest...   more
  • The Academy of Arts, Dresden

    20. The Academy of Arts

    Neo-Renaissance building was constructed in 1891 – 1894 by professor of architecture Constantin Lipsius. Building has an interesting dome (sometimes named as...   more
  • Martin Luther statue, Dresden

    21. Martin Luther statue

    Martin Luther was very important and high powered person in these German lands. Church of our lady is also Lutheran one, representing power of new-born religion...   more
  • King John of Saxony statue, Dresden

    22. King John of Saxony statue

    Statue stands from 1889, it is located in very important place – square near opera house, zwinger palace, and Cathedral. John of Saxony was king from 1854 to...   more
  • Statue of Semper, Dresden

    23. Statue of Semper

    Johan Schiling created this statue of Gottfried Semper in 1891. Who was Semper? Actually he was famous German art critic, architect, made big influence on...   more
  • Saxon State Chamber, Dresden

    24. Saxon State Chamber

    Big palace on Elbe river bank was built in 1900 – 1904. If you look from Bruhl’ terrace to the other side of river it is possible the most outstanding building...   more
  • New Town Hall, Dresden

    25. New Town Hall

    This town hall is not so old as it looks, so naturally named as new. It was built in 1905 – 1910 as an old town hall was too small for city. Pity, but old one...   more

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 This wonderful monument in the center of the old city area has so much to see and do inside and around the complex. Beside six different museums inside, the ornate facade and sculptures enhance the...... 

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