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Frauenkirche

An der Frauenkirche 12, 01067 Dresden, Saxony, Germany (Innere Altstadt)
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Ranked #2 of 60 attractions in Dresden
Type: Religious Sites, Architectural Buildings, Landmarks/ Points of Interest, Tours
Owner description: Once one of Dresden's most famous cathedrals, this structure is currently undergoing a massive reconstruction project to repair the damage done by... more » Owner description: 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. « less
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

We were there on a weekend and unfortunately it isn't open all day so we missed going inside. It is very impressive from the outside. We did go up to the top though for absolutely amazing views of Dresden. A fair amount of steps though so not for those with mobility issues.

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

The initial probelm is getting into the place, it isn't as most churches where there is a large obvious main entrance, here it is almost like a side door up a couple of steps. Once inside I expected there to be more abut the history, this building has featured in 2 of the major moments of 20th century history, the... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

The interior is stunning and beautiful. There were no English pamphlets of description. I am not sure if that was on purpose or not but it was printed in several other European languages.

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Ottawa, Canada
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013

Despite the incredible history of the Frauenkirche, with it having been bombed to smithereens and only recently rebuilt, I didn't find it all that exciting as an attraction. It is nice to look at from outside, with its soot-covered stones sporadically interspersed with new ones. Inside, however, it's just another church.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

This is one of the most beautiful churches i have ever seen. It reminds me of the candy Easter eggs all decorated in pastel colours that you buy. It is done in soft tones that are very unusual for a church.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

Don't miss the partially melted cross exhibited to the left of the nave. Hard to imagine this church was a pile of rubble for decades, and until recently. A must-see in Dresden.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

Even a casual daytime visit to the Frauenkirche is worth the time: this glorious building was restored after decades of painstaking re-collection of stones and fragments that were left over after the devastation of WWII. The church --- a magnificent architectural achievement of a circular internal structure embedded in a square external frame, crowned with its trademark bell-shaped cupola ---... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

It is amazing to me, how even the Communists wanted to rebuild the old churches and bridges in the towns of Eastern Europe. This church exudes old world charm. The visit to the top was well worth the step climbing.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2013

We enjoyed the beautiful city of Dresden as best as we could with the limited time allotted on a day trip by bus. We could easily see the few remains of the original church upon which this vibrant reconstruction is built, so we decided to visit. What a lovely house of worship. We were most touched by all the people... More

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Odenthal, Germany
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013

I am not sure what is more impressive; the incredible design or the fact that they completely restored the entire church from rubble. I wish I had had the time to get up to the top. Very impressive.

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