Tourist Attractions in Dresden, Germany

 
Dresden lies in a wide basin in the upper Elbe valley, which extends for a distance of 40km/25mi from Meissen to Pirna between the foothills of the Eastern Erzgebirge, the steep scarp of the Lusatian granite plateau and the Elbsandsteingebirge (Elbe Sandstone Hills). Dresden has been favored over the centuries by its beautiful setting, its agreeable climate and its location on important trade routes.

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The Albertinum, built between 1884 and 1887, is a world-scale art gallery with an impressive collection.

Read More Gallery of Old Masters

The Gallery of Old Masters in Dresden showcases masterpieces by Flemish, Dutch, German, Spanish, Italian and French artists. The paintings date back to as early as the 15th Century.
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Built in a typically Italian High Renaissance style, Semper's Opera House was once the most impressive theater in Dresden.
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The Zwinger in Dresden is a fine example of Baroque architecture. Aside from its striking and impressive architecture, the Zwinger is famous for its collections of porcelain and scientific instruments.

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The steel suspension bridge spanning the Elbe, known as the Blue Wonder, was built in the late 19th C.

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A flight of stairs leads to the open area known as Bruhl Terrace, often referred to as the "Balcony of Europe".

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Read More Catholic Court Church

This church was built in the first half of the 18th C but severely damaged by Allied bombing. It was restored and in 1980 it was elevated to cathedral status.

Read More Georgentor

Georgentor was severely damaged during WWII. It was reconstructed in the 1960s, and maintained the original Renaissance doorway.

Read More Gross-sedlitz

The Baroque gardens at Gross-sedlitz are some of the best in Saxony. Festivals are often held here during the summer months.

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The palaces of Pilnitz represent some of the finest palaces from the time of Augustus the Strong. They can be reached by boat.
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The German Public Health Museum, located in an outstanding 1930 building, is designed to promote healthy living through education.

Read More Schloss Moritzburg

Schloss Moritzburg began as a modest hunting lodge in the mid 16th C but was converted into the present day palace in the 18th C. The old lodge and its chapel can still be seen.

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Theaterplatz is a fine square with an equestrian statue of King John by Schilling.

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Read More Hosterwitz, Germany

(Near Dresden)

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Read More Stolpen, Germany

(Near Dresden)

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Ceiling of Zwinger Entrance.Zwinger, Dresden
Semper Opera House in Dresden.Semper's Opera House, Dresden
Mansion in the Great Garden, Dresden.Great Garden, Dresden
Angel statue at Zwinger, Dresden.Zwinger, Dresden
The Zwinger in Dresden.Zwinger, Dresden
Semper's Opera House in Theaterplatz in Dresden.Semper's Opera House, Dresden
Fountain in the Great Garden in Dresden.Great Garden, Dresden
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