What to do and see in Innere Altstadt, Saxony: The Best Points of Interest & Landmarks

December 25, 2021 Natalie Tallman

On the banks of the lovely Elbe River, the German city of Dresden is lush and green, filled with forests and gardens and parks. The city is rich with cultural and artistic history; the great operatic composer Wilhelm Wagner debuted a number of works here in the 1800s and, today, an independent light opera company keeps the classical art form modern and fresh. Culture vultures will love the Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister and Grünes Gewölbe museums, and architecture buffs will salivate over the mélange of styles reflected in the cityscape.
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1. Frauenkirche Dresden

Georg-Treu-Platz 3 Eingang G der Frauenkirche, 01067 Dresden, Saxony Germany +49 351 65606100 [email protected] http://www.frauenkirche-dresden.de/
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Frauenkirche Dresden

Once one of Dresden's most famous cathedrals, this structure is currently undergoing a massive reconstruction project to repair the damage done by Allied bombings.

Reviewed By HCovik - Atlanta, United States

It's hard to believe that this beautiful baroque church was completely demolished as a result of allied bombing in February 1945. A piece of the original dome still stands on the square in the same spot as were it landed in 1945. All through the DDR years the church remained a ruin and only after the German reunification effort was made to rebuild it. Restoration started in 1994 and was finished in 2005. What we are looking at is the result. It's absolutely beautiful. It's Baroque at its pinnacle. It actually looks more like an opulent opera building than a church. Its hard to imagine that what we are looking at is less than 25 years old. Frescos on the ceiling look centuries old. Here's were Bach played in 1736 and Wagner conducted. It's absolutely a must see part of Dresden. Being here will give you some sense as to what else was destroyed during the bombings of 1945. The once royal city of the kings of Saxony must have been awesome. The church is open for prayer services, concerts and lectures and the dome can be ascended (between heaven and earth) and offers a stunning view of the city. The first 24 meters (75 ft) are by lift and the the remaining 43 meters (130 ft) take you via narrow stairs, a spiraling ramp and a steep ladder stairway to the viewing platform. Admission fee is 8 Euros for an adult and is definitely worth it.

2. The Dresden Zwinger

Theaterplatz 1 Ostra-Allee, 01067 Dresden, Saxony Germany +49 351 43837030 [email protected] http://www.der-dresdner-zwinger.de
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The Dresden Zwinger

Situated in the heart of the Saxon state capital, the Dresden Zwinger ranks among Germany’s most well-known Baroque buildings of Germany and is, apart from the Church of Our Lady, certainly the most famous building monument in Dresden. It accommodates internationally renowned museums and is a place for staging music and theater performances.

Reviewed By 817gerryd - Winnipeg, Canada

I marvelled at the ingenuity and craftsmanship of the various instruments displayed in the mathematical gallery of the Zwinger. I thought I would just breeze through but the intricacies of the objects and the fact that there were English explanations really captured my interest even though I am not that interested in Mathematics. There are displays of clocks , surveying equipment, microscopes and telescopes and very old globes as well as many other inventions.Make sure you visit this gallery which is included on your Museum Pass that you can purchase at the Information centre in the middle of the old town. A two day pass is just 22 Euros.

3. Bruehlsche Terrasse

Georg-Treu-Platz 1, 01067 Dresden, Saxony Germany http://www.festung-dresden.de/de/bruehlsche-terrasse/
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Bruehlsche Terrasse

Once the private garden of the Count of Bruehl, this large open plaza offers the city's best view of the River Elbe. Under the terrace are trenches, battlements and other remnants of the city's original fortifications.

Reviewed By Foto928 - Lanark, Canada

Having taken the Walk On-Walk Off Bus Tour the previous evening we definitely decided to take a walk along this place and loved it. Very interesting buildings facades and great view. Would also recommend to walk over the Augustus Bridge . Since we visited in December it connected us to the Augustus Christmas Market.

4. Procession of Princes

Augustusstrasse, 01067 Dresden, Saxony Germany http://www.dresden-und-sachsen.de/dresden/fuerstenzug.htm
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Procession of Princes

This 394-foot mural along the wall in the Royal Mews courtyard depicts a parade of Saxony rulers, some walking, others on horseback. Scratched into stucco by the artist in 1876, the mural was later recast onto porcelain tiles and, incredibly, survived the 1945 bombing of Dresden that destroyed most buildings.

Reviewed By jaybeeFL - Palm Harbor, United States

The historical significance of this immense mural is only exceeded by its artistic beauty.The chronological lineage depicted shows the rulers of Saxony over time and is like a history book in wall art. Loved it!

5. Neumarkt

Altmarkt 1, 01067 Dresden, Saxony Germany http://www.frauenkirche-dresden.de
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Neumarkt

Reviewed By debsywalker - Slough, United Kingdom

Took a seat by the Martin Luther statue on a lovely sunny evening and watched the world go by, appreciated the amazing architecture and was serenaded by 3 opera singing buskers in the square. Fabulous experience.

6. Katholische Hofkirche

Schloss Strasse 24, 01067 Dresden, Saxony Germany +49 351 4844712 [email protected] https://www.bistum-dresden-meissen.de/pfarreien/dresden-kathedrale
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Katholische Hofkirche

Also known as the Cathedral of St. Trinitatis, this is the Catholic Court Church. Houses a famous stone pulpit, 250-year-old organ and the tombs of Saxon rulers.

Reviewed By Omeath

Amazing how well this destroyed church git “ resurrected” / rebuilt over the last decades after WWK II: The largest church of Saxony.Was fortunate to hear the historically unique Silberman- Organ( which “ survived” the war).The church tower and the naves enrich the archtectural ensemble of the historical center of Dresden( inside besides the Silberman Organ the pulpit to be admired)— and the structure of the naves.

7. Schlossplatz

Dresden, Saxony Germany
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Schlossplatz

Reviewed By T0urist7 - Warsaw, Poland

The central place of old Dresden. In the vicinity Churches, the Royal Residence and the Court building and terraces of Bruhl's terraces.

8. Dresden Academy of Fine Arts

Bruehlsche Gasse 1, 01067 Dresden, Saxony Germany +49 351 4402260 http://hfbk-dresden.de
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Dresden Academy of Fine Arts

9. Theaterplatz

Am Theaterplatz, 01067 Dresden, Saxony Germany http://www.aviewoncities.com/dresden/theaterplatz.htm
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Theaterplatz

Reviewed By T0urist7 - Warsaw, Poland

Theaterplatz is one of the most iconic squares in Dresden. Great architecture around and you definitely have to be there during your visit to Dresden.

10. Oberlandesgericht Dresden

Schlossplatz 1, 01067 Dresden, Saxony Germany +49 351 4460 [email protected] http://www.justiz.sachsen.de/olg/
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Oberlandesgericht Dresden

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