Landmarks and Historic sites
Frauenkirche
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The Dresdner Frauenkirche is known as the Church of Our Lady and is a Lutheran church situated in Dresden. This historical monument survived the firebombing of World War II, but burned and collapsed the next day....
Reviewed by: Laalamani
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Pillnitz Castle & Park
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Pillnitz Castle & Park is a beautiful Baroque palace which was built by an architect, Poppelmann. This castle and park was built in the period from 1720 to 1724. The palace was designed as a gate house for conveying the...
Reviewed by: Jò
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| The Elbe Meadows and Slopes | |
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Dresden’s geography and atmosphere are equally determined by the river. The Elbe formed the wide valley which imbeds the urban area of Dresden. The significant buildings of the old Saxon residence are oriented towards the river. ...
Reviewed by: Editorial Staff
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| The Neustadt Quarter | |
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The quarter on the right banks of the Elbe is called Neustadt, even though the settlement across the Old City bore the name “Altendresden” (Olden Dresden) until the 18th century. Freedom of the city was granted already in...
Reviewed by: Editorial Staff
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| The Old City | |
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The historical centre of Dresden is located on the left bank of the Elbe, at the peak of a graceful river bend. Protected for centuries by mighty fortifications, the Saxon capital developed splendour and activity. Even...
Reviewed by: Editorial Staff
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