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Dresden Attractions & ActivitiesHistoric Sites
Ready to look into the past and learn about the heritage of this fascinating city? We list historic homes, plantations, battlegrounds, and churches that are rich in history and provide for an educational travel diversion.
Dreikönigskirche (Church of the Epiphany)
Category: Historic Sites - Dresden Attractions & Activities
Address: Hauptstrasse 23, Dresden 01097
This historic church was built in the Gothic style in 1739, and the expansive tower was later added to the building. The church was destroyed during the war but was later rebuilt in the original style. For a short time, the church was home to the regional government after the fall of Communism. Lovely details and architectural flourishes make the...
Dresden Cathedral (Kathedrale Ss. Trinitatus in Dresden)
Category: Historic Sites - Dresden Attractions & Activities
Address: Schloßplatz, Dresden 01067
This Catholic church, once the church of the royal court, stands as the largest and most elaborate in Saxon Germany. Built in the early 18th century, the design reflects the architectural flourish of the period. The façade of the church is etched with the faces of thirty-eight Biblical figures, and the interior crypt is the final resting place for...
Category: Historic Sites - Dresden Attractions & Activities
Address: Palaisplatz 11, Dresden 01097
Royal interest in Japanese style and culture is evident in this lovely palace that stands across the river from the old city. The palace was completed in 1715 and housed royal art and porcelain collections. The unique mix of late baroque and classical architecture is an excellent example of regional design. Today, the palace houses three museums:...
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Address: Augustusstrasse 1, Neumarkt, Dresden 01067
Now home to the transportation museum, this establishment was rebuilt in 1956 after its destruction by Allied bombing during World War II. Formerly used to house royal horses, the rebuilt structure now houses interesting exhibits on the development of transport. When rebuilding is complete, the surrounding structures will reflect the historic...
Category: Historic Sites - Dresden Attractions & Activities
Address: An der Kreuzkirche 6, Dresden 01067
This city center church was named for a crucifix housed inside that dates from the 1300s. The impressive tower of the church is open and affords visitors expansive views of the city below. Though it is most famous for its being home to the popular Kreuzchor Boys Choir, the Kreuzkirche was also an integral part in the meetings to end Communist...
Residenzschloss Dresden (Royal Palace)
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Address: Schlossplatz, Dresden 01067
This expansive castle in the heart of the old city served as the royal residence for Saxon leaders from the 1200s through the fall of the empire after World War I. As a home to royalty, this building underwent many changes over the years, and those changes are reflected in the combination of architectural styles. Despite being destroyed at the end...
Category: Historic Sites - Dresden Attractions & Activities
Address: Fritz-Löffler-Strasse 19, Dresden 01063
The Dresden Russian Orthodox Church was erected in the late 19th century and was home to Orthodoxy living in politically powerful Saxony. Located between the main train station and the city's Technical University, the church for years stood as the center of the Russian Orthodox community in the area. An interesting look at religious architecture...
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Address: August-Böckstiegel-Strasse 2, Dresden 01326
This grandiose castle was once the summer estate of Saxon princes, kings and their families. Built in the early 18th century by ruler Augustus the Strong, who later ruled Poland, the castle now houses the Museum of Decorative Arts and features an impressive garden. The Schloss Pillnitz exemplifies the style and unmatched riches enjoyed by German...
Semperoper (Semper Opera House)
Category: Historic Sites - Dresden Attractions & Activities
Address: Theaterplatz 2, Dresden 01067
Possibly the most famous historic building in Dresden, the Semper Opera House – named for its famed architect – boasts a storied history of destruction and reconstruction. Opening in 1841, this Italian Renaissance-style building was destroyed by fire in 1869, and rebuilt in 1878. During World War II, it was almost completely destroyed and after...
Category: Historic Sites - Dresden Attractions & Activities
Address: Theaterplatz 1, Dresden 01067
Not merely a building but a complex of interconnected structures, the Zwinger was built in the early 18th century by Augustus the Strong as a home for his concubines. The building – one of the most popular in Dresden – was also the site of athletic tournaments. Within the buildings are formal gardens, fountains, and promenades. Several state...
